Medical Assistant Cabarrus Pain Management

Department: Atrium Health Cabarrus - Pain Management

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday
- Friday . This position is sign-on bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.

Pay Range

$22.50 - $33.75

• 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 CLIA waived 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.
• 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 be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Age-specific information is developed further in departmental job standards.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 2 years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last 5 years; or completion of military clinical training per DD214 in lieu of formal MA program.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through recognized national organizations (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMT, NAHP, NRMA, NRMA, or equivalent).
• Successful completion of Atrium Health competency assessment.
• Wake Forest, Floyd & Navicent and IL/WI divisions have region-specific MA certification requirements as listed in job standards.

• Two years of clinical Medical Assistant experience.

• Ability to perform routine and complex medical assistant tasks with demonstrated competency.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport with patients, teammates and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills, EMR familiarity, and basic keyboarding.
• Customer service skills to support a positive patient experience.

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds; for heavier lifts, use patient handling equipment with a teammate when available.
• Exposed to hazards (mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids); wear protective clothing 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 all duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including compensation, benefits and well-being programs, career development opportunities, and more.

Compensation

• Base compensation within the pay range based on qualifications and experience.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call; incentive pay for select positions; annual increases based on performance.

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off; medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability; flexible spending accounts.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave; defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a nonprofit, integrated health system combining Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It operates in multiple states and serves nearly 6 million patients with a large network of teammates and care locations. It is committed to equitable care and high-quality outcomes.

Note: Apply increased knowledge and experience to support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. MA IIs adhere to regulations to ensure patient safety and confidentiality and maintain professionalism and compassion.