Pulmonology Medical Assistant

Carolinas Medical Center; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Pulmonary Medicine department in Oshkosh. The role is full time (36 hours/week) with a schedule of Tuesday through Friday, 7:30am-5pm. Travel to North Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac may be required.

Pay range is $21.85–$32.80 per hour. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, history, screenings, and assisting providers with procedures, as well as venipuncture, CLIA-waived tests, and vaccine administration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 2 years verifiable MA experience in the last 5 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or to be obtained per division policy.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, medical history, screenings, and health maintenance tasks.
• Assist provider with procedures as ordered.
• Perform venipuncture and basic CLIA-waived laboratory tests.
• Administer medications and vaccines following medication rights.
• Process insurance authorizations and appointment scheduling.
• Maintain clean, organized clinical environment and ensure supplies are stocked.

Skills

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program or 2 years MA experience in last 5 years

BLS Certification (AHA) preferred

Job description

Department

02340 AMG Westhaven - Pulmonary Medicine

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou rs Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Working hours: Tuesday through Friday from 7:30am-5pm. Supporting Oshkosh with possible travel to North Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

Major 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.
• Cross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

Greater Charlotte

• 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.

IL/WI Divisions

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

Wake Forest

• 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.

Floyd & Navicent

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

Certification / License

Greater Charlotte

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required
• Successful completion of Atrium Health's competency assessment

IL/WI Divisions

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Wake Forest

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Allied Health (AAH), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Health Career Association (NHA), (MCMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas
• Successful completion of Atrium Health's competency assessment

Floyd & Navicent

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Experience

No Experience Required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

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,