Credentialed Medical Assistant II Pediatric Multi-Specialty

Department:

01450 WFBMG University Group Practice: Greensboro Med Plz North Elm - Pediatrics: General

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday through Friday : 8:00 am to 5:00pm

Medical Plaza N ELM.   3903 N ELM Street Greensboro, NC 27455

Sign-on Bonus:     $6,000 sign-on bonus eligible position for qualified candidates!  

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs all the functions of a Medical Assistant I Med Grp such as preparing and rooming the patient, clinical integration focus, performing laboratory procedures, assisting the Physician/Advanced Practice Professional (APP) with procedures and administering routine medications, under Physician/Advanced Practice Professional (APP) orders or medical group approved standing order/protocol.
• Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services. Refers questions to Registered Nurse and Physicians/APP per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.
• Communicates with Physician/APP and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary.  Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the patient.
• Performs basic and advanced clinical tasks or skills based on the specialty skills and competencies such as but not limited to removal of sutures and staples, audiograms, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy - butterfly, venous heel stick, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical supervision.
• 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.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Must have a CMA or RMA by one of the following National Organizations REQUIRED:

• CMA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• CCMA from National Health career Association (NHA)
• NCMA from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT). 
• RMA from American Allied Health
• NCMSMA from National Healthcare Worker’s Association (NHCWA)
• NRCMA from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• NRMA from National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)

Education Required:

• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant,

Experience Required:

• Requires 2 years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• 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 elect