Medical Assistant

Job Description

QuadMed is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team in Advance, NC. Join our employer health center with a focus in primary care!

General Purpose Of Job:

The Medical Assistant will be a highly motivated, quality-conscious healthcare worker interested in working in an environment where one-on-one time with patients and positive outcomes are the ultimate measurement of success.

Schedule: FT, 4- 10hr shifts per week

Health Center Hours: Monday-Friday, 6a-6p

Key Responsibilities:

• Measures and records vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, etc.)
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation into the EMR; i.e.- patient interviews and histories, vital signs, treatments, test results.
• Assists medical staff with patient examinations
• Uses CPR skills when necessary
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks, and sterilizes instruments
• Provides patients with instructions and other information regarding preparations for the service and necessary registration.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information and follows federal and state regulations and organization policies regarding protection of patient information.
• Participates in development activities and maintains affiliations with medical assistant associations, as applicable.
• Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team-based approach to health care delivery
• Front office duties including but not limited to reception, patient check-in/check-out, payment collection, and electronic scheduling.
• Where permitted, and as directed:
• May perform routine screening tests
• Draws patient blood samples as directed and prepares samples for ordered laboratory analysis, and collection of other ordered lab specimens.
• Prepares and administers ordered injectable medications and immunizations
• Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other first aid procedures
• Assists patients with the scheduling of internal/external referrals
• Certain clients and health centers may require travel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited school of medical assisting, or combination of equivalent education and experience.

Experience:

• Minimum One (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant required.
• Advanced proficiency in phlebotomy and clinical laboratory procedures required.
• Experience working front office required.
• Experience working in a Primary Care setting required.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Medical Assistant certification through AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCCT. Certification through another accredited association will need review/approval preferred.
• Skill certification through NIOSH or CAOHC preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team approach to health care delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral/written).
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations and a demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusion.
• Bilingual a plus.

About Us

Creating a better way. It's more than just the philosophy we were founded on. It's our purpose. For our employees, it means more time with patients. Unrushed visits to build meaningful relationships. And most importantly, an opportunity to empower our patients to achieve their full potential – at work and in life. Determined to make a difference? Join our health care revolution and be a part of something better.

About the Team

Harry Quadracci was determined to do things differently, and to do them better. In 1991, the visionary print manufacturing CEO founded QuadMed out of the belief that there had to be a better way to provide his employees with access to affordable, high-quality health care. And what started as doing the right thing, ended up sparking a health care revolution. Now 30 years later, we partner with employers across the nation to provide value-driven health and wellness services in or near the workplace. With a focus on breaking down cost, access and quality barriers, we empower employees and their families to live healthier, happier lives. We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits. QuadMed and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. QuadMed and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. QuadMed and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Drug-Free Workplace

Job Info

• Job Identification 40531
• Job Category Clinical
• Locations 132 Ashley Furniture, Advance, NC, 27006, US
• Brand QuadMed
• Charge To Location 589 US NC QMED Ashley Furniture