Medical Assistant I Bermuda Run Pediatrics

Hugh Chatham Health; Advance (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Wake Forest Health Network Bermuda Run Pediatrics seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient flow, collect vitals, and assist clinicians in a busy primary care setting.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, BLS certification, and current MA certification (CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA or equivalent). One year of experience is preferred; hours are 40 per week, weekdays 8:00am–5:00pm, with a sign-on bonus eligible.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the following is required: CMA, CCMA, NCMA, RMA, NRMA, NCMSMA, NRCMA, NAHP/BON forms.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam, records vitals and health information.
• Performs basic lab procedures with aseptic technique and infection control.
• Assists physicians with procedures and administers routine medications under orders or standing protocols.
• Follows through with tests, referrals, and communicates with the care team to ensure smooth clinic flow.
• May perform basic clinical support tasks under supervision.
• Provide age-appropriate care and communicate patient information effectively.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA/NRMA/NCMSMA/NRCMA)

Job description

Department

01450 WFBMG Wake Forest Health Network: Bermuda Run - Pediatrics: General

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday- Friday

8:00am to 5:00pm

This position is sign on bonus eligible.

"$ Sign-On Eligible"

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.

Major Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications). Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope.
• Performs laboratory procedures (i.e., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Assists the Physician/ Advanced Practice Professional (APP) with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers routine medications, under Physician/ APP orders or medical group approved standing orders/protocols, which may include but are not limited to immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins, and topical agents.
• Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services. Refers questions to Registered Nurses and Physician/APC per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.
• Communicates with Physician/APP and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary. Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the patient.
• May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty and appropriate competencies such as but not limited to removal of sutures and staples, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy - butterfly, venous heel stick, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical supervision.
• 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.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required

Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the following is required:

• CMA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• CCMA from National Health career Association (NHA)
• NCMA from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• RMA from American Allied Health
• NCMSMA from National Healthcare Worker’s Association (NHCWA)
• NRCMA from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• NRMA from National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)

Education Required

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required

Experience Required

• 1 yr experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities