Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology and Hepatology Huntersville

Department: 02130 GCMG Gastroenterology and Hepatology:
Huntersville - Gastroenterology Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F 730a-4p. This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.

Pay Range $21.45 - $32.20

• 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 per standing order/provider order. Completes 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.
• 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, including principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status to identify each patient's age‑specific needs.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or comparable experience.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment.
• Recognized or certified as a CMA or RMA by a national organization preferred.

• 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 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.

• 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, use patient handling equipment with assistance.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine‑hand manipulation skills.
• Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids hazards; protective clothing and equipment will be required.
• 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.

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