Medical Assistant – Avance Care – Clayton, NC

We value and prioritize the growth of our team members, the deepening of our impact on the communities we live in and our ability to serve our patients in the most effective ways possible.

Clinic hours are Monday – Friday 7AM – 7PM; Saturday and Sunday 9am-3pm
Job Purpose: To facilitate the flow of the office by acting as a liaison between the physicians and patients by working directly with the provider to deliver high quality, compassionate customer service and clinical care.
Qualifications
Experience, Education and Licensure:

  • Experience: Previous work in a medical setting preferred.
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of Medical Assistant program preferred. Certifications accepted:
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
  • Graduate of Medical Assisting Program (MA)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Emergency Medial Technician (EMT)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
General:

  • Maintains confidentiality of patient information as regard to HIPAA laws
  • Performs any administrative or clinical duties as requested by the provider
  • Displays exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Meets/Greets/Assists patients promptly, efficiently and in a professional manner
  • Obtains, verifies, and inputs all information accurately in the electronic health system
  • Answer telephones and/or messages promptly

Clinical:

  • Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate
  • Records patient data prior to each physician’s visit, including but not limited to, vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration), height, weight, head circumference, allergies, and medication changes
  • Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician and verifies presence of consent prior to treatment or procedures
  • Completes all forms used by the provider in providing services accurately
  • Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms as needed while maintaining room disinfection protocols and making sure medical supplies are not outdated (examination rooms should be inspected in the morning and afternoon or evening).
  • Assists physicians with exams and a wide variety of procedures, including but not limited to injections, dermatologic procedures, pelvic exams, EKG’s, eye exams, managing dressings, POC lab tests, and performing x-rays (training provided)
  • Administers medications orally, vaginally, and rectally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and intradermally. Administering prescribed drops to the nose, eye, and ear, applying antibiotic ointments to the inside of the lower eyelid
  • Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by provider
  • Schedules patient tests, procedures, and hospital admissions and scheduling appointments to follow-up on tests results, as applicable
  • Assists with delegated patient education activities including but not limited to distributing education literature

Avance Care Competency Check

  • Medication Knowledge Assessment
  • Vaccination Knowledge Assessment
  • All clinical tasks directly involving patients are allowed only after a competency check, formal approval by the supervising physician, and after an order from the on-duty provider.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Primary Care

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shifts
  • 7 days a week with rotating shifts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Primary Care

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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