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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Medical Assistant - Pain Management

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMonroe, NC, USA$22.90 - $34.35In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Complete an accredited Medical Assistant program, structured clinical military training documented per DD214, or EMT training, as applicable to the division.
  • Have two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
  • Hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, as required for the applicable division.
  • Be recognized or certified as a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant by an accepted national organization, as required for the applicable division.
  • Successfully complete Atrium Health’s competency assessment, where required.
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after competency is demonstrated.
  • Have proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigation in a Windows operating system, use of electronic mail, and exposure to electronic medical records systems.
  • Be able to perform the required physical activities throughout the workday, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, climbing, and reaching above the shoulders.
  • Be able to lift 35 pounds without assistance; use patient-handling equipment and another team member when available for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient cannot assist.
  • Have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine-hand manipulation skills.
  • Wear protective clothing and equipment as needed when exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards.
  • Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

  • Follow Medical Assistant scope of practice, policies, and procedures, and maintain training and competency for the specialty area while providing patient care.
  • Perform rooming and visit tasks, including taking vital signs; reconciling medications; collecting medical history; reviewing health maintenance and allergies; and conducting screenings for depression, suicide, falls, and social drivers of health.
  • Assist providers with procedures or perform procedures as ordered.
  • Perform laboratory duties, including venipuncture; specimen collection, labeling, and packing; preparing laboratory orders and requisitions; and tracking results.
  • Perform point-of-care testing according to standing or provider orders, and complete Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-approved waived tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in accordance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments standards.
  • Administer medications and vaccines safely according to the rights of medication administration.
  • Perform other assigned duties, such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, completing safety and regulatory logs, patient messaging, ordering medications and supplies, scheduling appointments, and making referrals.
  • Communicate in a timely and effective manner, work with the team, and escalate concerns appropriately.
  • Maintain a clean work environment by cleaning instruments and equipment, ensuring equipment and supplies are in working order, and keeping areas appropriately stocked.
  • Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages by applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assessing patient-status data, interpreting information to identify age-specific needs, and providing care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Assist with training and onboarding other teammates, as needed.
  • Serve as a role champion or committee member, as needed.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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