Medical Assistant Atrium Health Women's Care Copperfield OB/GYN FT

Major Responsibilities:

• 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. Conducts 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 such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
• Cross-trained to perform duties relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the Medical Assistant scope.
• 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 stocked.
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and assess patient needs based on growth and development principles.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or structured military clinical training per DD214, or EMT certification depending on location.

Certification / License

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health's competency assessment.

Experience

• No experience required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within Medical Assistant scope after competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, Windows OS navigation, electronic mail, and EMR systems.
• Strong customer service skills supporting positive patient experiences.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Capability to lift 35 pounds without assistance; use patient handling equipment for heavier lifts.
• Correct functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch ability.
• Exposure to hazards such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids; use protective gear as needed.
• Operates all necessary equipment to perform the job.

Additional Details

• Full-time position with 40 hours per week, weekdays schedule.
• Sign-on bonus eligible based on eligibility.
• Benefits eligible.
• Pay range: $21.45 - $32.20 per hour.