Medical Assistant Urgent Care

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Medical Assistant in Urgent Care, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. This full-time position offers a dynamic work schedule, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment focused on community wellness. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including patient assessments, documentation, and assisting with treatments. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, this is an exciting chance to contribute to a team dedicated to uplifting others in body, mind, and spirit. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification preferred.
• 1 year of related work experience or graduate of a Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients and performs a variety of patient care activities.
• Documents and reports all procedures and assessments accurately.
• Assesses patients during clinical check-in and performs diagnostic testing.

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

Documentation

Clinical Assessments

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Tools

EKG

Spirometry

Audiometry

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Urgent Care (25017721)

Job Description

Medical Assistant Urgent Care (

Job Number:

25017721 )

Description

Non-Certified Medical Assistant - AdventHealth Centra Care

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : 7:45 AM – 8:00 PM (weekdays) and 7:45 AM-5:00 PM (weekends). Split shift on Tuesdays (7:45 AM – 2:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM). Two consecutive 12-hour shifts during the week. Weekend to work includes 3 consecutive days (Fri- Sun) and weekend off is 3 consecutive days (Fri-Sun).

The role you’ll contribute:

Reporting to the Practice Manager and under the supervision of the Providers, the Medical Assistant cares for patients and performs a wide variety of patient care activities.Adheres to state, federal and organizational guidelines to ensure quality care and patient safety with support from the Clinical Excellence team. Is essential in maintaining organization and facilitating patient flow. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth’s core values of Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Own It.
• Drives customer service initiatives by creating and owning the patient experience
• Performs properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures and assessments in accordance with department policy.
• Utilizing age-specific guidelines, assesses patient during clinical check-in, documents pertinent medical information and vital signs. Assesses for signs of abuse or neglect.
• Performs and administers treatments, medications and any follow-up assessments ordered by the provider, verifying as needed. Responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and triage situations
• Performs diagnostic and occupational medicine testing to include, but not limited to, EKG, spirometry, audiometry, titmus and pulse oximetry. Completes forensic testing collections in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and State Drug Free Workplace Guidelines. This may include urine drug screens, blood/breath alcohol testing, oral fluids and hair testing.
• Appropriately complete check-out duties and relays instructions/care to the patient or family
• Performs required Quality Control checklist to ensure safety of the patient
• Follows CDC guidelines, infection prevention practices, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand washing according to policy and follows safety regulations.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives
• May be called upon to train newly hired clinical staff

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of related work experience OR Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with completion of externship OR 6 months relevant experience within an AdventHealth facility
• Must be currently certified and maintain certification by one of the following:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (“AAMA”) for Certified Medical Assistants
  • American Medical Certification Association (“AMCA”) for Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
  • American Medical Technologists (“AMT”) for Registered Medical Assistant
  • National Association for Health Professionals (“NAHP”) for Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
  • National Center for Competency Testing (“NCCT”) for National Certified Medical Assistant
  • National Health Career Association (“NHA”) for Registered Clinical Medical Assistant
  • American Allied Health (“AAH”) for Nationally Certified Medical Assistant
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from National Performance Specialists (NPS)
  • National Certification Medical Association (“NCMA”) for Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist
  • State Paramedic License
• CPR Certification
• Continued maintenance of BAT certification after hire
• Continued maintenance of Drug Screen Certification after hire

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous MA experience
• Previous urgent care / ED experience

Job

Organization

Primary Location

Work Locations

Work Locations

: ADH CENTRA CARE ARDEN 436 AIRPORT RD Arden 28704