Medical Assistant - Levine Children's South Pediatrics South Park

Medical Assistant - Atrium Health Levine Children's South Park Pediatrics FT

Department: 01450 GCMG Charlotte Pediatrics:
Southpark - Pediatrics:
General

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.

Pay Range: $21.45 - $32.20

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. 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.
• Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

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

Certification / License

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification 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).

Experience

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

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• 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

• Maintain a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately.
• 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.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids.

Atrium Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.