Cardiology Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Procedures

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist seeks a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for exams, collect vital signs, and assist providers with a range of procedures. The role includes phlebotomy, basic laboratory tasks, and medication administration under approved protocols.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program and BLS certification. Prior clinic experience is preferred; may require familiarity with EMR systems and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• 1 yr experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by AHA required.
• CMA/NCMA/Other MA certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering health information.
• Performs laboratory procedures using aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Assists physicians with procedures such as pelvic exams, scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy.
• Administers routine medications under physician/APP orders or standing orders.
• Maintains smooth clinic flow and communicates with patients and team members.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Medical assisting

Sterile technique

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist seeks a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for exams, collect vital signs, and assist providers with a range of procedures. The role includes phlebotomy, basic laboratory tasks, and medication administration under approved protocols.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program and BLS certification. Prior clinic experience is preferred; may require familiarity with EMR systems and strong communication skills.