Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Tech

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

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple age groups within a clinic setting. The role includes pre-visit planning, patient intake, and assistance with medication administration and injections.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, CLIA-waived lab testing, electronic documentation, and coordinating with the care team to ensure timely patient care and accuracy of medication histories.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• Must possess CMA or RMA certification and maintain current certification.
• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit planning with provider and care team.
• Provide direct patient care across newborn to geriatric populations as applicable.
• Perform venipuncture and basic laboratory tests per CLIA standards.
• Document care electronically and assist with medication administration and injections.
• Monitor inventory of medications and maintain patient safety and privacy.

Skills

Basic English

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program

CMA or RMA certification

BLS certification

EMT or Paramedic program with 3 years clinical experience

Graduate of Accredited School of Professional Nursing

Tools

CLIA-waived lab testing

Venipuncture

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple age groups within a clinic setting. The role includes pre-visit planning, patient intake, and assistance with medication administration and injections.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, CLIA-waived lab testing, electronic documentation, and coordinating with the care team to ensure timely patient care and accuracy of medication histories.