Medical Assistant (MA II) Sanger Heart & Vascular Charlotte FT

Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Southpark Cardiology clinic. The role involves patient rooming, vital signs, medication reconciliation, health maintenance and allergy reviews, and supporting the provider with procedures.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, POCT under standing orders, CLIA-waived tests, and ensuring accurate documentation. Candidates must have a high school diploma/GED and a formal Medical Assistant program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent military training/EMT may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and department policies.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks: vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, and screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures as ordered.
• Performs venipuncture and lab-related duties, prepares orders, and tracks results.
• Administers medications and vaccines following rights of administration.
• Maintains room and supply quality; aides in training of teammates.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Medical history review

Phlebotomy

Patient care coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Venipuncture

POCT (point-of-care testing)

CLIA-waived testing

Job description

Department:

02050 GCMG SHVI: Southpark - Cardiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday -Friday

This position is sign-on bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.

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 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.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Greater Charlotte:

• 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.

IL/WI Divisions:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

Wake Forest:

• 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.

Floyd & Navicent:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

Certification / License

Greater Charlotte:

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health's competency assessment.
• Recognized or certified as a CMA or RMA by one of the following National Organizations: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health Career Association (NHA), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA).
• Successful completion of system approved program to become a primary trainer for new teammates.

IL/WI Divisions:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Certified or registered as a CMA or RMA by one of the following National Organizations: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification issued by the National Health Career Association (NHA), RMA certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT), Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC), or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).

Wake Forest:

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medic