Certified/Registered Medical Assistant I - Atrium Health University Family Medicine Full-Time

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant I in Charlotte, NC to support patient care and administrative tasks in a dynamic family medicine practice. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and be equipped to handle various responsibilities including documentation, medication administration, and patient inquiries while ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Paid Time Off

Robust Benefits Package

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have current BLS certification.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and documentation during office visits.
• Administer vaccines and medications as necessary.
• Perform vital signs checks and assist with patient intake.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Current AHA BLS certification

Job description

Certified/Registered Medical Assistant I - Atrium Health University Family Medicine Full-Time

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Overview

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits package, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

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 record.

Overview

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits package, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

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 record.

Major Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric population of patients, as pertinent to the scope of the specialty of the office setting.
• Pre-visit planning with provider and care team.
• Follows the patient intake/rooming work 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; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations; and The Joint Commission (TJC), Division of Facility Services (DFS), and other Regulatory Agency standards as applicable to the practice.
• Reports patient's condition and reaction to the provider following procedures, medication administration, 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 in adherence to CLIA standards. Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable.
• Performs venipuncture. May be required to assist with collection of specimens of body fluids such as urine and blood for laboratory testing. Completes lab requisitions and prepares specimens for pick-up.
• Responsible for monitoring inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency medications/equipment specific to the practice setting.
• Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the provider is presented with all test results.
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

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.
  
  

Certification / License

Recognized/certified as a CMA or RMA by one of the following National Organizations:

• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• National HealthCareer 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)
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently. Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Manual finger dexterity.

Preferred Job Requirements

Certification / License

National Certification Medical Association

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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