Medical Assistant II: Versatile Patient Care & Lab

Atrium Health Navicent; Macon (GA); In loco; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple clinic settings. You will perform rooming tasks, collect vitals, review history, and assist with procedures in coordination with physicians.

The role includes phlebotomy, specimen handling, lab orders, and POCT under standing orders, plus patient education and scheduling. BLS certification is required, with division-specific training completed as part of onboarding.

Competenze

• 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.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required (depends on division).

Mansioni

• 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 CLIA waived 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.
• Cross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant.
• 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.
• 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 assess data reflective of the patient status.

Conoscenze

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Formazione

High School diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program or military medical training (DD214/EMT)

Descrizione del lavoro

Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple clinic settings. You will perform rooming tasks, collect vitals, review history, and assist with procedures in coordination with physicians.

The role includes phlebotomy, specimen handling, lab orders, and POCT under standing orders, plus patient education and scheduling. BLS certification is required, with division-specific training completed as part of onboarding.