Medical Assistant II Infectious Disease

Overview

Credentialed Medical Assistant II, Infectious Disease

Wilksboro    NC, United States

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Credentialed Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) looking to make a significant impact on patient care? Look no further than Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. We are thrilled to invite talented CMAs to become an integral part of our renowned healthcare team, where cutting-edge medical advancements meet unwavering patient-centered care. Join our team and make a significant impact on patient care while advancing your career in a collaborative and dynamic academic learning healthcare environment! 

Position Highlights:

• Shift Schedule: (Full Time 40 hours/week) Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm
• Department:     Infectious Disease
• Location:         204 Jefferson St. #102, Wilkesboro, NC

What  We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Amazing health insurance with the option of copay or HSA eligible plans
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program
• Education: Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year)!
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Provider certification from American Heart Association and American Red Cross 
• 1 yrs years of experience as CMA/RMA 
• Teammate can become a CMA II, without 5 years of experience, 
• Must be in good standing within department, with performance rating of meets/exceeds
  expectations in their last performance review with no CFIP within six months.

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

• CMA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• CCMA from National Health career Association (NHA)
• NCMA from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT).  
• RMA from American Allied Health
• NCMSMA from National Healthcare Worker’s Association (NHCWA)
• NRCMA from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• NRMA from National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within one year in select areas

How You’ll Impact Patient care:

As a CMA II, your job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Complies with the Medical Center mission, vision, and values as well as the philosophy of the Department of Nursing and Service line standards in caring for patients.
2. Complies with all essential duties of the Credentialed Medical Assistant. 
3. Must be in good standing as a CMA/RMA, with performance rating of meets or exceeds expectation in the last performance review with no CFIP within the last six months. 
4. Demonstrated professional practice advancement through one of the following: Professional Practice/Shared Governance model participation through committees, Designated Preceptor for new MAs on unit, Safety Coach, POCT super user, EPIC super user, Six Sigma or other quality certification (such as Specialty Certified Medical Assistant (SCMA) Certificate Program, Phlebotomy competency, BLS/AED instructor, SPICE or OSHA/IP certificate holder, Vaccine Coordinator for unit, or Synagis coordinator for unit. 
5. Achieves at least 6 points from the following areas: 
   1. Prepare and assist with in-office procedures (examples: IUD insertion, colposcopy, LEEP, cystoscopy, vasectomy, biopsy, rhinoscopy, US guided procedures, Lumbar punctures, paracentesis, etc.). 
   2. Sample Medication management
   3. Management of processes (one point per process): Telehealth/Video encounters, Surgery scheduling, medication ordering, supply ordering, schedule management, sterile supply management, Prior Authorizations, Referral management, Infusion scheduling & coordination, Managing DME (durable medical equipment); Uploading patient physiologic data. 
   4. Disease specific or age specific screening tools: Developmental pediatrics, nutritional assessments, MOCA, memory screenings for geriatrics. 
   5. In-basket message management routinely. 
   6. High Level disinfection: Instrument cleaning and scope processing
   7. Phlebotomy, capillary samples, heel sticks. 
   8. Insertion/removal/management of urinary control devices: indwelling catheter, In & Out, Bladder scan, Uroflow/PVR. 
   9. Wound Care: Suture/Staple removal, Sterile dressing, Foot Exam. 
   10. Local anesthetic administration** (competency in specific locations—approved by the CNO). 
   11. Multispecialty – holds competency to float to 2 or more specialties. This means to fully function in all those areas, not just floating for coverage. 
   12. Cross-trained for front desk activities fully. 
   13. Respiratory functions: Spirometry, peak flow, nebulizer, pulmonary function tests. 
   14. Fibroscan
   15. Ear lavage
   16. Urine drug screens
   17. Immunizations or intradermal injections. 
   18. EKG, Ziopatch
   19. Vision Screening: Snellen charts, Titmus exam, stereopsis, color blind testing OR Hearing screening: audiometry, Tympanometry, Otoacoustic emissions. 
6. Performs other related duties incidental to work described herein.

Overall, your contributions to the healthcare team will enhance patient experience and support the Medical Center’s mission and values! 

If you're passionate about delivering holistic care, embracing innovation, and working alongside a team of dedicated medical professionals, we invite you to explore the exciting opportunities that await you at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.  APPLY TODAY!

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