Medical Assistant Gastro​/Hepatology Charlotte

Overview

Department: GCMG Gastroenterology and Hepatology:
Kenilworth

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F,

This position is sign-on bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

• 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. Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order. Completes CLIA 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles and assess data reflective of the patient status to identify age-specific needs, per department policies and procedures.

• Greater Charlotte:
  High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or completion of structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT.

IL/WI Divisions:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

Wake Forest:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Certified or registered as a CMA or RMA by national organizations (AAMA, NHA, NHCWA, NCCT, AMT, ARMA, NAHP, NRMA) or equivalent.

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

• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within MA scope after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport with patients, team members and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, Windows navigation, 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; for lifts over 35 pounds or when patient cannot assist, use patient handling equipment with at least one other team member when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed case-by-case.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with fine-hand manipulation.
• Exposure to hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids; wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, etc., based on role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life; short- and…