Medical Assistant Urgent CareArden, NC

Non-Certified Medical Assistant - AdventHealth Centra Care

At AdventHealth Centra Care, you can be part of a team of driven professionals providing compassionate care to our surrounding communities. With 55+ locations, we are ready to serve a wide variety of needs and communities. Through innovation, quality patient care, and physician leadership, our focus is on adapting to the changing landscape of health care while remaining dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people and communities we serve.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind, and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam, and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

The role you'll contribute:

Reporting to the Practice Manager and under the supervision of the Providers, the Medical Assistant cares for patients and performs a wide variety of patient care activities. Adheres to state, federal, and organizational guidelines to ensure quality care and patient safety with support from the Clinical Excellence team. Is essential in maintaining organization and facilitating patient flow. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth's core values of Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Own It.
• Drives customer service initiatives by creating and owning the patient experience.
• Performs properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures and assessments in accordance with department policy.
• Utilizing age-specific guidelines, assesses patient during clinical check-in, documents pertinent medical information and vital signs. Assesses for signs of abuse or neglect.
• Performs and administers treatments, medications, and any follow-up assessments ordered by the provider, verifying as needed. Responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and triage situations.
• Performs diagnostic and occupational medicine testing to include, but not limited to, EKG, spirometry, audiometry, titmus, and pulse oximetry. Completes forensic testing collections in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and State Drug Free Workplace Guidelines. This may include urine drug screens, blood/breath alcohol testing, oral fluids, and hair testing.
• Appropriately complete check-out duties and relays instructions/care to the patient or family.
• Performs required Quality Control checklist to ensure safety of the patient.
• Follows CDC guidelines, infection prevention practices, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand washing according to policy, and follows safety regulations.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives.
• May be called upon to train newly hired clinical staff.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of related work experience OR Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with completion of externship OR 6 months relevant experience within an AdventHealth facility.
• Must be currently certified and maintain certification by one of the following:
• American Association of Medical Assistants ("AAMA") for Certified Medical Assistants.
• American Medical Certification Association ("AMCA") for Clinical Medical Assistant Certification.
• American Medical Technologists ("AMT") for Registered Medical Assistant.
• National Association for Health Professionals ("NAHP") for Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant.
• National Center for Competency Testing ("NCCT") for National Certified Medical Assistant.
• National Health Career Association ("NHA") for Registered Clinical Medical Assistant.
• American Allied Health ("AAH") for Nationally Certified Medical Assistant.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from National Performance Specialists (NPS).
• National Certification Medical Association ("NCMA") for Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist.
• State Paramedic License.
• CPR Certification.
• Continued maintenance of BAT certification after hire.
• Continued maintenance of Drug Screen Certification after hire.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous MA experience.
• Previous urgent care / ED experience.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Category: Patient Care

Organization: AdventHealth Centra Care

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25017721

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.