Pediatrics Medical Assistant II — Stable 40-hr Schedule

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time role in Pediatrics General. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, performing phlebotomy, vaccinations, and assisting providers with procedures.

Strong knowledge of EMR and patient safety is essential. Mon-Fri, 8:00 am–5:00 pm with one late stay per week until 5:30 pm; occasional float to satellite clinics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or may have completed structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT.

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.
• 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.
• 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

Communication skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time role in Pediatrics General. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, performing phlebotomy, vaccinations, and assisting providers with procedures.

Strong knowledge of EMR and patient safety is essential. Mon-Fri, 8:00 am–5:00 pm with one late stay per week until 5:30 pm; occasional float to satellite clinics.