Medical Assistant II — Part-Time Evenings/Weekends

Atrium Health

Huntersville (NC)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 47,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for the Greater Charlotte area, including Wake Forest and surrounding divisions. The role entails rooming patients, collecting vitals, coordinating with providers, and performing basic lab duties in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (or military training in lieu).

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT.
Two years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years (IL/WI divisions).

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. CLIA 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.