Medical Assistant - SW Durham

Overview
Who are we?
Avance Care is in the business of improving the standard of healthcare. By offering specialized, accessible, cost-effective healthcare services, we keep our patients at the center!
Why us?

• Enjoy the perks of a provider-owned practice with the support of a large healthcare management company.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Our company-wide growth means consistent opportunities for advancement.

Core Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information per HIPAA laws
• Escort patients to and from exam/treatment rooms
• Triage patients as necessary
• Administer vaccines and injections
• Record patient data prior to the physician's visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes
• Obtain necessary patient records and verify consent prior to treatment or procedures
• Assist physicians with exams and a wide variety of procedures, including but not limited to injections, dermatologic procedures, pelvic exams, EKGs, eye exams, managing dressings, POC lab tests, and performing x-rays (training provided)
• Administer medications orally, vaginally, rectally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and intradermally
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed
• Maintain proper disinfection protocols
• Schedule patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments
• Complete prior authorizations for medications and diagnostic imaging
• Complete all forms used by the provider, including but not limited to, growth charts, MPE, pap forms, cytology-pathology forms, etc.
• Phone in prescriptions and distribute proper medications as ordered by the provider
• Other duties as necessary

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Associates degree in Medical Assisting, preferred
• One of the following or similar qualification is preferred: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Graduate of Medical Assisting Program (MA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• 1-2 years of experience in internal medicine, or primary care settings required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, required
• Must pass Avance Care Competency Check (Medical Knowledge Assessment and Vaccination Knowledge Assessment)

What are we looking for?

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player
• Efficient time management and workload prioritization
• Strong multitasking skills
• Medication knowledge
• Vaccination knowledge

Avance Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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