Medical Assistant - Cabarrus FM

Major 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 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, supplies are stocked, and areas are properly maintained.
• May assist with training and onboarding of other teammates.
• May serve as a role champion or on a committee.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient’s age group and to apply principles of growth and development over the lifespan.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent clinical‑level military training (DD214) in lieu of a formal medical assistant program, or EMT certification.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment required.
• Recognized or certified as a CMA or RMA by one of the following national organizations:
  American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health Career Association (NHA), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA).
• Successful completion of system‑approved program to become a primary trainer for new teammates.

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

• 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 professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a Windows operating system, and use of electronic medical records.
• Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

• 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 use patient handling equipment and at least one team member.
• Unique patient lifting/​movement situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine‑hand manipulation skills.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body fluid hazards; required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards: compensation, benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, career development programs and more.

• Base compensation based on pay range and individual qualifications and experience.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call and other piece rates.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health‑care and dependent‑care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.