Thoracic Surgery Medical Assistant - Sign-On Bonus

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced department. Responsibilities include rooming patients, collecting vitals, assisting with procedures, lab duties, and administering medications and vaccines.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited MA program (or DD214 substitute for military training), and current BLS certification. 40-hour work week with 8–hour shifts, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, team members and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation in Windows, and use of electronic medical records systems.
• Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.
• 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 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. POCT per standing order. CLIA waived tests as applicable.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following medication administration rights.
• Performs other duties such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointments, and referrals.
• Cross trained to perform duties relevant to specialty or clinic practice within MA scope.
• Demonstrates effective communication, teamwork, and escalation as needed.
• Maintains a clean work environment and ensures equipment and supplies are stocked.
• Provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development principles for patient age groups.

Skills

Communication

Electronic records

Customer service

Clinical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Military training in lieu of MA program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced department. Responsibilities include rooming patients, collecting vitals, assisting with procedures, lab duties, and administering medications and vaccines.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited MA program (or DD214 substitute for military training), and current BLS certification. 40-hour work week with 8–hour shifts, Monday to Friday.