Certified/Registered Medical Assistant - Atrium Health University Internal Medicine Full-Time

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits package, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

 

 

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Description:

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides a full range of Medical Assistant duties and support as part of the patient medical care team. Primary duties of this position are: patient rooming, collecting patient vital signs, point of care testing, documentation in the electronic medical record (EHR), maintaining patient flow, stocking exam rooms, assisting with procedures and treatments, communicating with efficiency and verifying that lab, x-ray or procedure reports are available for provider. The MA also accurately performs required computer functions including but not limited to medication reconciliation, coding of medical and laboratory procedures, order entry and scheduling of appointments. The MA may assist the provider with appropriate patient education and communication to individuals including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The Medical Assistant works under the clinical direction of the physician, and has a direct reporting relationship to the Office/Site Manager.

 

Qualifications:

A. Education:

1. High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution, AND 
2. Medical Assisting diploma/certificate from a nationally recognized accredited institute or program, or
3. Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program with valid GA license (LPN), or 
4. Successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces. 

B. Certification/Licensure:

1. Medical Assistant (MA) certification received from a nationally recognized and accredited certifying body, upon hire, or by the completion of a probationary period defined below, is required to work in all Floyd locations. 

Currently, these approved certifying bodies include:

*The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), awarding Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). 
*The American Medical Technologists (AMT), awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
*The National Center for Competency Testing, awarding the National Certified MA (NCMA). 
*The National Health Career Association, awarding the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). 

2. Once a national certification is obtained (within 90 days of hire), it must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Note: Candidates who have the CCMA certification, but have not graduated from a qualified MA certificate program, will not meet Floyd requirements to be hired.

Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.

We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.

Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.