[Hiring] Medical Assistant II @Advocate Health

Role Description

• 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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.

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.

Requirements

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment.
• Recognized or certified as a CMA or RMA by one of the following National Organizations:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • National Health Career Association (NHA)
  • National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
  • American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)
• 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.
• Demonstrates professional practice advancement through professional governance, safety coach, super-user, vaccine coordinator, SPICE or OSHA/IP certificate holder for unit.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program