Medical Assistant

Atrium Health; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Shelby OBGYN: Kings Rutherford is seeking a Medical Assistant for full-time coverage across the Shelby/GCMG King Rutherford OB/GYN offices. The role requires rooming patients, vitals, history taking, lab duties, and assisting clinicians with procedures.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant program completion or equivalent military training, High School diploma, and CMA/RMA certifications per standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military clinical training per DD214 in lieu of a program.
• Certification as CMA or RMA preferred by national bodies (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMT, NCMA, NRMA, NAHP).

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks: vitals, med reconciliation, history, screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures and lab duties, POCT per orders.
• Administers medications and vaccines following safety standards.
• Handles patient communications, scheduling, and referrals.
• Maintains clean, stocked work environment and may train teammates.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

History taking

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Structured military clinical training (DD214)

Job description

Department

02250 GCMG Shelby OBGYN: Kings Rutherford - Obstetrics/Gynecology

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

38

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday-Thursday 8-5 Friday 7-2. Must be able to travel between offices.

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

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.
• 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

• 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.

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.
• 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).
• Successful completion of system approved program to become a primary trainer for new teammates.

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.
• Certified or registered as a CMA or RMA by one of the following National Organizations: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification issued by the National Health Career Association (NHA), RMA certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT), Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC), or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).

Wake Forest

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Allied Health (AA