Medical Assistant

Advocate Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple divisions. The role includes rooming patients, taking vitals, history, screenings and medication reconciliation, and assisting providers with procedures and labs.

Compliance with CLIA-waived tests and vaccine administration is required. Responsibilities also cover charting in EMR, insurance authorizations, supply management, scheduling, and referrals, with emphasis on clear communication and teamwork in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program or applicable military clinical training in lieu of a formal MA program.
• No experience required.
• Proficient knowledge of patient care procedures and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies and procedures.
• Performs rooming tasks: vital signs, history, screenings, medications reconciliation.
• Assists providers with procedures and lab duties including venipuncture and specimen handling.
• Maintains CLIA-waived tests and adheres to CLIA standards.
• Administers medications and vaccines following safety rights.
• Maintains clean, stocked work areas and proper equipment function.
• Communicates effectively with team and escalates issues as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Technical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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.
• Cross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant.
• 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Greater Charlotte:

• 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.

IL/WI Divisions:

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

Floyd & Navicent:

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

Certification / License

Greater Charlotte:

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required

• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment

IL/WI Divisions:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Wake Forest:

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required

• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Allied Health (AAH), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Health Career Association (NHA), (MCMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)

• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas

• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment

Floyd & Navicent:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Experience

• No Experience Required

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

• 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. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case- by -case basis.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to 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.