Medical Assistant I/II - Atrium Health Union Family Practice FT

divh2Certified/Registered Medical Assistant I/II - Atrium Health Family Practice Full-Time/h2pResponsible for assisting the physician and/or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) with patient care, patient intake at office visit, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Assists with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical record./ppMajor Responsibilities/pulliDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric population of patients, as pertinent to the scope of the specialty of the office setting./liliPre-visit planning with provider and care team./liliFollows the patient intake/rooming work in place at the practice./liliMay include medication administration, including injections./liliCheck vital signs, height, and weight./liliMay assist with reviewing medication history and updating medication list./liliMay assist with satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements./liliPoint of Care testing (POCT) per standing order or provider order./liliUtilizes standard precautions, complies with CHS Policies; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations; and The Joint Commission (TJC), Division of Facility Services (DFS), and other Regulatory Agency standards as applicable to the practice./liliReports patients condition and reaction to the provider following procedures, medication administration, or treatments. Assists with patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization as needed./liliParticipates in electronic documentation of care at the direction of the provider./liliCompletes CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards. Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable./liliPerforms venipuncture. May be required to assist with collection of specimens of body fluids such as urine and blood for laboratory testing. Completes lab requisitions and prepares specimens for pick-up./liliResponsible for monitoring inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency medications/equipment specific to the practice setting./liliEnsures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the provider is presented with all test results./li/ulpMinimum Job Requirements/pulliHigh school graduate or equivalent required./liliCurrent American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required. Must maintain current certification./li/ulpMust possess one of the following:/pulliCompletion of an accredited Medical Assistant program./liliIntermediate EMT or Paramedic Program with 3 years prior clinical experience required./liliStructured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214./liliGraduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing./lili3 years on the job training and successful completion of CHS Medical Group approved competency assessment./li/ulpCertification / License/pulliRecognized/certified as a CMA or RMA by one of the following National Organizations:/liulliAmerican Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)/liliNational HealthCareer Association (NHA)/liliNational Healthcare Workers Association (NHCWA)/liliNational Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)/liliAmerican Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) American Medical Technologists (AMT)/liliNational Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)/li/ulpPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions/ppWork consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently. Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Manual finger dexterity./ppOur Commitment to You:/ppAdvocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work, including:/pulliCompensation/liulliBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training/liliPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammates job/liliIncentive pay for select positions/liliOpportunity for annual increases based on performance/li/ulliBenefits and more/liulliPaid Time Off programs/liliHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability/liliFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses/liliFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave/liliDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs/liliEducational Assistance Program/li/ul/ul/ul/div