Medical Assistant Atrium Health Lake Norman MSKI Sports Medicine FT

Department:
02370 GCMG Sports Medicine: Lake Norman - Sports Medicine
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Weekdays. This position is sign on bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.
Pay Range
$21.45 - $32.20
Primary Purpose
Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants
must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to
maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions.
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.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education

• High School graduate or equivalent 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

Certification / License

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently. Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Manual finger dexterity.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• 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

About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.