Certified Medical Assistant

Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation

Job Location:

High Point, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 22 - 34

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department:

01120 WFBMG Wake Forest Health Network: High Point Palladium - Family Medicine

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F 8a-5p

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Previous experience in medical practice preferred. LICENSURE CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION: Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent training required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Participates in daily Care Team Huddles to ensure collaborative care is given to each patient on every visit. 2. Performs review of patients medical records for upcoming scheduled clinic visit. Abstracts pertinent data related to activity within the healthcare system since last visit quality indicators and the patients personal clinical goals of therapy. Makes notes as necessary to serve as a reminder of issues that need to be addressed during the clinic visit. 3. Greets and escorts patient to the exam room. Obtains and documents all pertinent vital signs and measurements. Assesses medication regimen in detail to evaluate each medication and dosage currently in the EMR and any newly reported medications or dosages. Notes any discrepancies to discuss with provider. Reconciles allergies. 4. Engages patient in conversation regarding reason for visit and overall health. Assesses for social environment gaps in care quality measures and progression and/or barriers to reaching the goals of therapy. 5. Prepares chart with any labs or other data for ease of access for provider including reminders for quality indicators. 6. Remains in the exam room enters all findings including physical exam and assessment provider notes. Enters provider orders and plan of care instructions including prescriptions. Provides instructions to patient and educational materials based on the exam findings. Informs patient for timing of next visit and directs to check out for scheduling. 7. Documents all activities/interventions patient/family responses medication dispensed/prescribed in the electronic medical record. 8. Fulfills other patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers dressing collecting specimens preparing for exam; and answering calls. 9. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned. May include sending/receiving medical records and reports; facilitation of referrals; completing forms and requisitions; scheduling appointments; insurance verification and pre-certification activities. 10. Enhances professional growth and development through participation during in-service meetings educational programs conferences and participate in committees as requested. Adheres to applicable states controlled substance regulations. 11. Practices universal precautions and properly handle blood and body fluids and deal with infectious patients. 12. Completes training related to hierarchical condition category (HCC) coding and demonstrate competency by appropriately when transcribing patient visits. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of computer systems and applications Advanced typing and navigation skills within the electronic medical record system Critical thinking skills Solid oral and written communication skills Advanced knowledge of medical terminology disease specific goals of treatment and assessment skills Knowledge of medical documentation guidelines and practices including legal responsibilities related to confidentiality Knowledge of standard concepts practices and procedures within the designated field Knowledge of organizational policies procedures and protocols Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment WORK ENVIRONMENT: Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings Well-lit well-ventilated and adequate space Frequent exposure to diseases medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting carrying pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our CommitmenttoYou:

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 teammates 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 andShort- 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 155000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1000 care locations and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2000 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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Department:01120 WFBMG Wake Forest Health Network: High Point Palladium - Family MedicineStatus: Full timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:40Schedule Details/Additional Information:M-F 8a-5pPay Range$22.90 - $34.35EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Previous experience in...