Ambulatory Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Support

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Ambulatory Float Pool seeks clinical support staff to cover northwestern ambulatory clinics, from Elkin to Winston-Salem, handling primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and specialty services. Minimum two years direct patient care experience; requires Medical Assistant program graduate and CMA/RMA certification; BLS; will assist providers, take vitals, administer vaccines, and maintain exam rooms.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• CMA, CCMA, NCMA, or RMA certification from recognized bodies is REQUIRED.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification is required.
• PEARS certification may be required within one year for select specialty areas.
• Two years of experience in a clinical practice as a Medical Assistant is required.

Responsibilities

• Support clinic operations in ambulatory settings across the region.
• Schedule patient appointments, procedures, and hospital admissions as applicable.
• Perform patient intake, including medical history, screenings, and vital signs.
• Assist providers during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed and maintain medication records.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens per policy.
• Maintain exam rooms and clinical equipment in a safe, efficient environment.
• Document patient care activities in the EMR and complete clerical tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

EHR documentation

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Ambulatory Float Pool seeks clinical support staff to cover northwestern ambulatory clinics, from Elkin to Winston-Salem, handling primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and specialty services. Minimum two years direct patient care experience; requires Medical Assistant program graduate and CMA/RMA certification; BLS; will assist providers, take vitals, administer vaccines, and maintain exam rooms.