Medical Assistant I​/II - Union Family Practice

Medical Assistant I/II - Atrium Health Family Practice (Full-Time)

Department: 01120 GCMG Union Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Primary purpose:
Responsible for assisting the physician and/or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) with patient care, patient intake at office visit, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Assists with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical records.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patients as pertinent to the office setting.
• Pre-visit planning with provider and care team.
• Follows the patient intake/rooming workflow in place at the practice.
• May include medication administration, including injections.
• Check vital signs, height, and weight.
• May assist with reviewing medication history and updating medication list.
• May assist with satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements.
• Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order or provider order.
• Utilizes standard precautions; complies with CHS policies, OSHA standards, CLIA regulations, and The Joint Commission standards as applicable.
• Reports patient condition and reaction to the provider following procedures, medications, or treatments.
• Assists with patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization as needed.
• Participates in electronic documentation of care at the direction of the provider.
• Completes CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing; performs quality control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable.
• Performs venipuncture and may assist with specimen collection for lab testing; completes lab requisitions and prepares specimens for pick-up.
• Monitors inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency medications/equipment for the practice.
• Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and that the provider is presented with all test results.

• Education:
  High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required. Must maintain current certification.

• Must Possess One Of The Following
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Intermediate EMT or Paramedic Program with 3 years prior clinical experience required.
• Structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214.
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• 3 years on-the-job training and successful completion of CHS Medical Group approved competency assessment.

Recognized/certified as a CMA or RMA by one of the following national organizations: AAMA, NHA, NHCWA, NCCT, AMT, ARMA, NRMA, NAHP.

Work involves walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Proficient in basic English. Adequate senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Manual dexterity required.

Certification / License:
National Certification Medical Assistant Association

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Certified/Registered Medical Assistant I/II - Atrium Health Family Practice Full-Time

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• Full-time

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