Atrium Health is a nationally recognized leader in shaping health outcomes through innovative research, education and compassionate patient care. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Atrium Health is proud to be a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit health system, serving nearly 6 million patients across six states. It provides care under the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist name in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina, region, as well as Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd in Georgia and Alabama. Atrium Health is renowned for its top-ranked pediatric, cancer and heart care, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. A recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine is the academic core of the enterprise, including Wake Forest Innovations, which is advancing new medical technologies and biomedical discoveries. Atrium Health is also a leading-edge innovator in virtual care and mobile medicine, providing care close to home and in the home. Ranked nationally among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals in eight pediatric specialties and for rehabilitation, Atrium Health has also received the American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality Prize and its 2021 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award, as well as the 2020 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Health Equity Award for its efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in care. With a commitment to every community it serves, Atrium Health seeks to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all, providing $2.46 billion last year in free and uncompensated care and other community benefits.

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Atrium Health

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**Department:**

01450 GCMG Cabarrus Pediatrics - Pediatrics: General

**Status:**

Full time

**Benefits Eligible:**

Yes

**Hours Per Week:**

40

**Schedule Details/Additional Information:**

Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

One late evening per week: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

One Saturday per month: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

~~**This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.** ~~**Pay Range**

$21.85 - $32.80

**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**

**Greater Charlotte:**

- 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.

**IL/WI Divisions:**

- High School Diploma or GED required.

- Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

**Wake Forest:**

- 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.

**Floyd & Navicent:**

- High School Diploma or GED required.

- Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

**Certification / License**

**Greater Charlotte:**

- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required

- Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment

**IL/WI Divisions:**

- 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.

**Wake Forest:**

- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required

- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Allied Health (AAH), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Health Career Association (NHA), (MCMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)

- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas

- Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment

**Floyd & Navicent:**

- 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.

**Experience**

- No Experience Required

**Knowledge / Skills / Abilities**

- Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians.

- Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.

- Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

**Physical Requirements And Working Conditions**

- 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. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available.

- Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case- by -case basis.

- Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.

- Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.

- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

~~This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.~~

**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.

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.

Medical Assistant - Atrium Health Levine Children's Cabarrus Pediatrics Concord FT

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