Medical Assistant II - Atrium Health Women's Care Piedmont OB/GYN FT

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency based on area of specialty when providing patient care.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health, etc.).
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking.
• Performs Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order.
• Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
• Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation.
• Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked.
• May assist with training and onboarding of other teammates.
• May serve as a role champion or on a committee.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 (in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT) for Greater Charlotte and Wake Forest locations.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years for IL/WI Divisions, Floyd & Navicent locations.

Certification / License

• Greater Charlotte: Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required. Recognized or certified as a CMA or RMA by one of the following: AAMA, NHA, NHCWA, NCCT, ARMA, AMT, NAHP, NRMA. Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment.
• IL/WI Divisions: BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the AHA to be obtained within 45 days unless waived by department leader. Certified or registered as a CMA or RMA by one of the following: AAMA, NHA (CCMA), AMT (RMA), NCCT (NCMA), CMAC, or AMCA.
• Wake Forest: Current AHA BLS certification required. Certification from one of the following: AAMA, AMT, AAH, NHCWA, NHA, MCMA, NAHP, NRMA. PEARS may be required within 1 year in select areas. Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment.
• Floyd & Navicent: BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the AHA to be obtained within 45 days unless waived by department leader. Certified or registered as a CMA or RMA by one of the following: AAMA, NHA (CCMA), AMT (RMA), NCCT (NCMA), CMAC, or AMCA.

Experience

Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.

Skills

• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.
• Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist, patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other team member when available.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body fluids.
• Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.