Medical Assistant I Bermuda Run Pediatrics

Carolinas Medical Center; Advance (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center in Bermuda Run (Wake Forest Health Network: Pediatrics: General) is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant. Hours are 8:00am–5:00pm, 40 hours per week, with a $ Sign-On Eligible bonus and a pay range of $21.85–$32.80 per hour.

This role requires Basic Life Support and Medical Assistant certification (CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA or equivalent). 1 year of experience preferred and responsibilities include patient prep, simple labs, clinical support, and proactive communication with

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification from CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting health information.
• Performs basic laboratory procedures (e.g., strep tests, wound culture) using aseptic technique.
• Assists physician/APP with procedures and minor surgeries as needed.
• Administers routine medications under orders and standing protocols.
• Ensures smooth clinic flow and communicates with patients and health care team.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

EMR experience

Patient service

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA)

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

"$ 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 Required:

• 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 necess