Medical Assistant - Thoracic Surgery (Sign-On Bonus)

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant forKenilworth - Surgery: Thoracic department in Charlotte, NC. Monday-Friday schedule, 40 hours/week with sign-on bonus eligibility.

Position requires high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or equivalent military training. BLS certification preferred depending on division. No prior experience required for some divisions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or military training (DD214) in lieu of program.
• IL/WI divisions require 2 years MA experience within last 5 years.
• Wake Forest division requires MA program or military training; AA/EMT options acceptable.
• Floyd & Navicent require MA program or 2 years MA experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follow department policies.
• Perform rooming/visit tasks: vitals, history, screenings, medication reconciliation.
• Assist provider with procedures as ordered.
• Perform lab duties: venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT per standing orders.
• Administer medications and vaccines per rights of administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

EMR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant forKenilworth - Surgery: Thoracic department in Charlotte, NC. Monday-Friday schedule, 40 hours/week with sign-on bonus eligibility.

Position requires high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or equivalent military training. BLS certification preferred depending on division. No prior experience required for some divisions.