Ambulatory Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Lab

Advocate Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple clinic settings in Georgia. You will perform rooming, vitals, medication reconciliation and health maintenance, and assist providers with procedures.

You will conduct lab-related duties, administer vaccines when needed, and manage patient communications, referrals, and scheduling. You will work within established policies and maintain competency with ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport with patients, team members and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, Windows OS, and EMR systems.
• Customer service skills supporting a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies, maintaining competency.
• Performs rooming tasks: vitals, med history, health maintenance, screenings and review of allergies.
• Assists providers with procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab duties: venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT, CLIA-waived tests.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following medication rights.
• Handles patient messaging, refills, insurance authorizations, scheduling, and referrals.
• Cross-trained to perform duties relevant to clinic specialty within MA scope.
• Maintains clean workspace; ensures equipment and supplies are stocked and functioning.
• Delivers age-appropriate care with awareness of growth and development across the lifespan.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills/EMR

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

2 years MA experience (last5 years)

Structured military clinical training (DD214)

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple clinic settings in Georgia. You will perform rooming, vitals, medication reconciliation and health maintenance, and assist providers with procedures.

You will conduct lab-related duties, administer vaccines when needed, and manage patient communications, referrals, and scheduling. You will work within established policies and maintain competency with ongoing training.