Medical Assistant Pre-Operative

Carolinas Medical Center; Winston-Salem (NC); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Medical Assistant for the Preoperative Screening clinic. This full-time position offers daytime hours (Mon-Fri, 7:00 am-3:30 pm or 8:30 am-5:00 pm) with a pay range of $21.85-$32.80 per hour.

The department coordinates preoperative evaluations and care to optimize patient readiness for surgery and supports telehealth and in-person services. The MA will perform vital sign collection, lab procedures, and assist with various

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA and others).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proficient computer skills with EMR exposure.

Aufgaben

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting health information.
• Performs laboratory procedures using aseptic technique and infection control guidelines.
• Assists physician/APP with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy.
• Administers routine medications under orders or standing protocols.
• Refers questions to Registered Nurses and Physician/APC; coordinates referrals and ensures smooth clinic flow.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate care and effective patient communication.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

EMR experience

Ausbildung

Certification: CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA etc.

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Windows

Jobbeschreibung

Department: 37753 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pre Operative Screening

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday to Friday 7:00 am-3:30pm or 8:30 am- 5:00 pm

Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80

The Preoperative Assessment Clinic and Surgical Navigation Center provides comprehensive preoperative evaluations and care coordination to ensure patients are medically optimized and prepared for surgery. Our team partners with patients, providers, and surgical teams through telehealth and in-person services to streamline the surgical journey, improve patient readiness, and enhance overall outcomes.

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 fu