Medical Assistant Mooresville Urgent Care PRN

Overview

Department: 02190 GCMG Urgent Care:
Mooresville - Immediate Care

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: No

Hours Per Week: 0

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 12-hour shifts, weekends. Will be cross trained to front desk and may float to other locations.

Pay Range: $21.85 - $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; ensures instruments and equipment are cleaned, and supplies are stocked; ensures equipment is in working order.
• May assist with training and onboarding of other teammates.
• May serve as a role champion or on a committee.
• Must provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and follow department policies and procedures for age-specific needs.

• Greater Charlotte:
  High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or military clinical training per DD214 in lieu of a formal MA program, or EMT.

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

• Ability to perform routine and complex clinical 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 and familiarity with electronic medical records systems.
• Demonstrates customer service skills to support a positive patient experience.

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders during the workday.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds; use patient handling equipment for heavier lifts with another team member when available.
• Case-by-case assessment of unique patient lifting/movement situations.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and fine-hand dexterity required.
• Exposure to hazards (mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids); wear protective PPE as needed.
• Operates all job-related equipment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work involved. It is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Other related duties may be required.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, and career development opportunities.

Compensation

• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
• Premium pay such as shift differentials where applicable.
• Incentive pay for select positions and potential for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits and more

• Paid time off; health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health 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 programs.

Advocate Health is a large nonprofit health system operating under multiple names in different regions. It is nationally recognized for clinical innovation, health outcomes, and value-based care. It employs thousands of teammates across numerous hospitals and care locations.

Apply increased knowledge and experience to support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistant II must adhere to regulations to ensure patient safety and confidentiality and maintain professionalism and compassion in all interactions.