Medical Assistant I Neurology
$45,448–$68,224 year
On-siteWinston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and room patients for neurological examinations by obtaining vitals, documenting health information, and performing laboratory procedures including phlebotomy, EKGs, and wound cultures. Assist physicians and advanced practice professionals with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy testing, and EMGs while administering routine medications under approved protocols. Monitor clinical quality improvement measures and coordinate referrals to other facilities or services as needed. Communicate accurately with patients and the healthcare team to ensure smooth clinic flow. This role supports the Winston Salem Neurology Triad at Wake Forest Health Network, where the team provides exceptional patient care within a cohesive clinical group.
Required Qualifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the following: 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)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
- 1 yr experience
- Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems
- Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday
- Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance
- Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting
- 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
- 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
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