Pediatrics Medical Assistant II - Full-Time

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Charlotte Pediatrics: Southpark location is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support daily patient care in a fast-paced pediatric practice. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm with one late stay weekly and occasional float to satellite clinics.

Base pay ranges from $22.90 to $34.35 per hour, with benefits eligibility. Responsibilities include rooming patients, vitals, meds reconciliation, labs, vaccines, and assisting providers with procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT.
• Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.

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.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Lab procedures

Medication administration

Patient care coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completed or DD214/EMT equivalent

Tools

Venipuncture equipment

POCT devices

Job description

Advocate Health's Charlotte Pediatrics: Southpark location is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support daily patient care in a fast-paced pediatric practice. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm with one late stay weekly and occasional float to satellite clinics.

Base pay ranges from $22.90 to $34.35 per hour, with benefits eligibility. Responsibilities include rooming patients, vitals, meds reconciliation, labs, vaccines, and assisting providers with procedures.