Advanced Medical Assistant – Internal Medicine

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Sparta (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient-centered care, room patients, and perform vital signs, histories, and screenings. This role supports providers with procedures, lab work, medication administration, and care coordination in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The position requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and active Basic Life Support certification, with potential PEARS training depending on area.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment.
• Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies/procedures.
• Perform rooming/visit tasks (vital signs, medical history, screenings).
• Assist provider with procedures as ordered.
• Perform lab duties (venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT) and document results.
• Administer medications and vaccines per rights of administration.
• Coordinate meds/supply ordering, scheduling, and referrals.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant program

CMA (AAMA)

CCMA (NHA)

NCMA (NCCT)

RMA (AMT)

Tools

EMR systems

Windows OS

Email applications

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient-centered care, room patients, and perform vital signs, histories, and screenings. This role supports providers with procedures, lab work, medication administration, and care coordination in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The position requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and active Basic Life Support certification, with potential PEARS training depending on area.