Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Bariatric and Weight Management

Position Highlights

Shift Schedule : (FT 40 hours) Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm

No nights, weekends, or call required.

Department : Bariatric and Weight Management

Location : PRIMARY LOCATION= Weight Management Center Country Club (4614 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem NC 27104)

Notes

This position will be primarily based at the Winston-Salem location, but may be required to periodically float to our Greensboro (3903 N Elm) or High Point (1814 Westchester Dr) locations based on coverage needs. Specifics of this can be negotiated based on preference.

Additional : Multi-disciplinary clinic- will work with MD / APPs, Exercise Physiologists, Registered Dieticians, and Behavioral Health providers to help patients reach established care goals. Opportunity to engage in dynamic and innovative care related to Obesity management. Will support clinic operations and patient care for medical and surgical weight management patients.

Pay Range

$21.45 - $32.20

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. Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order / provider order. Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (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 as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety / regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication / supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
• Cross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant.
• 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 areas are appropriately stocked.
• 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.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

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

Education Required :

Experience Required :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a national health system with various entities and a broad network of care locations. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in multiple specialties and services.

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

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