Atrium Health
Healthcare
MedicalAssistant
“Medical Assistant at Atrium Health. Skills: Patient care, Medical Assistant scope of practice, Communication, Teamwork. Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings. Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered”
Industry & Context.
Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday, Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance, Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills, Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids, Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or GED, Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent military training or EMT, Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification, Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment, Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant
Nice to Have
CMA or RMA certification by AAMA, NHA, NHCWA, NCCT, ARMA, AMT, NAHP, NRMA, Successful completion of system approved program to become a primary trainer for new teammates, Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas, Professional practice advancement through professional governance, safety coach, super-user, vaccine coordinator, SPICE or OSHA/IP certificate holder for unit, Achieves 6 points from the list of additional market responsibilities
What You'll Do.
Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs
medication reconciliation
Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered
Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture
specimen collection/labeling/packing
preparation of lab orders/requisitions
Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing
Administers medications and vaccines safely
Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills
insurance authorizations
safety/regulatory log completion
medication/supply ordering
appointment scheduling
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation; May assist with training and onboarding of other teammates
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and interpersonal ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians
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