Medical Assistant II Medical Park Cardiology

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 31,547 - 47,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Elkin is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant. This role involves adhering to the Medical Assistant scope of practice while performing vital patient care tasks, assisting providers, and maintaining a clean work environment.

The ideal candidate should have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program, hold a current BLS certification, and demonstrate excellent communication and technical skills. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professional practice advancement through various roles.
• Achieves additional market responsibilities.
• Must have experience in a clinical practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks and lab duties.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient computer skills

Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records systems

Job description

Department: 02050 WFBMG University Group Practice: Elkin Johnson Ridge Medical Park - Cardiology

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

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 demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs. Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment.
• Demonstrates professional practice advancement through professional governance, safety coach, super‑user, vaccine coordinator, SPICE or OSHA/IP certificate holder for unit.
• Achieves 6 points from the list of additional market responsibilities.

Current Medical Assistant Certification

• 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 Workers Association (NHCWA)
• NRCMA from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• NRMA from National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)

Experience

• Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.

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 mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids hazards on a frequent basis; protective clothing and equipment will be worn as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on team role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability, and other medical benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.