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Form of workAll the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- $5,000 Sign On Bonus
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days Monday-Friday 8am- 5pm, rotating Saturdays 8am-12pm
Location: AdventHealth Hendersonville
The role you'll contribute: Reporting to the Practice Manager and under the supervision of the Providers, the Lead Medical Assistant cares for patients and performs a wide variety of patient care activities to include directing and guiding back office staff in monitoring and expediting workflow. This position helps in ensuring the back office operations of the clinic function smoothly and that the proper protocols are in place. Adheres to state, federal and organizational guidelines to ensure quality care and patient safety with support from the Clinical Excellence team. Is essential in maintaining organization and facilitating patient flow. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The value you'll bring to the team
- Performs properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures and assessments in accordance with department policy.
- Utilizing age-specific guidelines, assesses patient during clinical check-in, documents pertinent medical information and vital signs. Assesses for signs of abuse or neglect.
- Performs and administers treatments, medications and any follow-up assessments ordered by the provider, verifying as needed. Responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and triage situations
- Performs diagnostic and occupational medicine testing to include, but not limited to, EKG, spirometry, audiometry, titmus and pulse oximetry.
- Appropriately complete check-out duties and relays instructions/care to the patient or family
- Performs required Quality Control (QC) checklist to ensure safety of the patient or ensures team is completing as appropriate
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
- Current accredited Medical Assistant Licensure
- 6 months of MA Experience and evaluation of competency
- Must be currently certified and maintain certification by one of the following:
- American Association of Medical Assistants ("AAMA") for Certified Medical Assistants
- American Medical Certification Association ("AMCA") for Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
- American Medical Technologists ("AMT") for Registered Medical Assistant
- National Association for Health Professionals ("NAHP") for Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
- National Center for Competency Testing ("NCCT") for National Certified Medical Assistant
- National Health Career Association ("NHA") for Registered Clinical Medical Assistant
- BLS Certification
