Medical Assistant II -Multispecialty Clinic

About the role

This position is a Medical Assistant II role within the Wake Forest Health Network: Greensboro Medical Plaza Northwest - Surgery: General department. The role is full-time with benefits eligibility.

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.).
• Affords assistance to providers with or performs procedures as ordered.
• Carries out lab-related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking.
• Completes 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas
• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment
• Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the following: CMA from AAMA, CCMA from NHA, NCMA from NCCT, RMA from AMT, NCMSMA from NHCWA, NRCMA from NAHP, NRMA from NRMA
• Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs
• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental standards

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

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including compensation, benefits, retirement plans, career development opportunities, and more. Specific details about these benefits are provided in the document.

Pay

$22.90 - $34.35 per hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8a-5p, no weekends or holidays