Who are we?

As an innovative primary care provider, Avance Care is in the business of improving the standard of healthcare. By offering convenient, accessible, cost-effective healthcare services, we keep our patients at the center!

Why us?

The Morrisville and West Cary offices offer a variety of services available to patients. On top of primary care providers, we have providers with a background in dermatology, sports medicine, internal medicine, neurology, and we have 2 pediatricians on staff. This sets us up to be a "one stop shop" for our patients! MAs can learn a variety of skills with working with specialty providers. This opportunity is great for MAs interested in expanding their skills or have future goals of working in healthcare.

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
• Able to take manual blood pressure
• 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

• One of the following certifications are required: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Must pass Avance Care Competency Check (Medical Knowledge Assessment and Vaccination Knowledge Assessment)
• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Medical terminology experience, required
• 1 years in healthcare experience, preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, required
• Pediatric experience, preferred

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

Schedule

• 12-HR Rotating shifts, Monday – Friday; 7:30am – 7:00pm
• Alternating weekends; Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – 3:00pm