Medical Assistant Pre Operative Screening

Carolinas Medical Center; Winston-Salem (NC); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits Eligible

Résumé du poste

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Medical Assistant for the Preoperative Screening Clinic in Winston-Salem, NC. The role supports preoperative evaluations and care coordination, combining telehealth and in-person services to ready patients for surgery.

The position requires BLS certification, graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, and 1 year of experience preferred. Schedule typically Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm or 8:30am–5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Current Medical Assistant certification from CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA/NRMA etc. required
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required

Responsabilités

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering pertinent health information
• Performs laboratory procedures using aseptic technique and standard precautions
• Assists physician/AP with procedures such as pelvic exams and tests
• Administers routine medications under orders or standing protocols
• Communicates with the care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and patient communication
• May perform basic/advanced clinical tasks under supervision
• Demonstrates age-appropriate care and documentation for patients

Connaissances

Communication skills

Medical assisting

EMR proficiency

Formation

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Outils

EMR software

Windows OS

Description du poste

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