What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at South Charlotte Rheumatology?
Job Summary:
South Charlotte Rheumatology is currently seeking a full time Medical Assistant in our South Charlotte/Blakeney location.
Joining our SCR team will provide you the opportunity to work in a practice with excellent patient-centric reputation and a positive team environment, while maintaining work/life balance as our office hours are Monday through Thursdays with Fridays off.
Our Company:
South Charlotte Rheumatology is an independent rheumatology practice led by Firas Kassab, MD. The practice mission is to deliver excellent, compassionate, and timely care to improve the health and quality of lives of patients with rheumatologic illnesses in the region.
Please visit our website at www.southcharlotterheumatology.com for more information.
Responsibilities:
The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks including the following:
- Rooming patients, taking and recording vitals, preparing patient for the visit, and cleaning and preparing patient rooms, equipment, and tools.
- Covering for/assisting patient service rep at front desk in variety of duties (check-in/check-out, incoming referrals, incoming faxes…etc.)
- Communication with patients regarding test results and care instructions as directed by physician
- Completing medication refills and responding to messages from pharmacy as needed
- Following appropriate procedures for documentation in the EMR
- Answering phone and responding to messages from patients or others
- Completing clinical forms or other documents as needed or directed by physician
- Maintaining patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines
- Following practice procedures and rules
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School / GED required (college degree preferred)
Previous experience as Medical Assistant preferred
Previous experience with EMR (especially Nextgen) preferred
Join our team to make a difference in patients' lives and contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Rheumatology
Schedule:
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Please indicate your schedule availability and preference for this part time position. Note that the office is open Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. We will discuss this further in the interview.
Ability to Commute:
- Charlotte, NC 28277 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $23