This role involves assisting physicians and practitioners with patient care, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks, including preparing and administering medications as directed. The assistant will also manage administrative duties such as scheduling, maintaining records, and providing patient information to maximize service utilization.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent and must have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program or possess equivalent structured clinical military training. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and the ability to perform waived laboratory tests and lead lower-level staff.
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Job description
Department
01120
GCMG
Cabarrus
Family
Medicine:
Locust -
Family
Medicine
Status:
Full time
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 40
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: M-F 8am-5pm Pay Range $22.90 - $34.35 This position is Sign-On Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages and paid time off. Job Summary Assists physicians and advanced clinical practitioners with patient care, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. May assist with administrative duties including scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize the benefit from the practice service. Essential Functions
Exemplify caring and compassionate customer service to create an excellent patient experience
Provide exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to interact with patients and families in a wide variety of sensitive situations
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and decisive judgment in an often-hectic environment and possess the ability to work cohesively on a team and independently
Interview and record patients' medical information and measure their vital signs,
Updates health maintenance at patient visit, accurately identifies medication changes and updates allergy information at each visit
Utilizes standard precautions, complies with policies and other Regulatory Agency standards
Completes CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards
Conduct Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order. Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable
Responsible for the development and implementation of a treatment plan.
Lead lower-level staff by providing direction and training
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
Collect, prepare and log blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens.
Ensures ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the care team is presented with test results
Function as an EMR super user
Complete all annual in-service, education and/or training required to maintain professional standards
Complete annual unit-based project Education, Experience and Certifications
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
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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
