Clinical Medical Assistant - Frontline Care & Lab Support

400 Wake Forest University Health Sciences; Advance (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Family Medicine team at the Wake Forest Health Network. The role involves patient prep, specimen collection, vaccine administration, and assisting clinicians with procedures in a 40-hour week.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant program graduate, BLS, and relevant certifications; strong communication, computer and team skills are essential for daily clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred/required.
• Certification as CMA, CCMA, NCMA, NCMSMA, NRMA or equivalent supported by employer.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical office software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients for exams; document vital signs and health information.
• Assist clinicians with procedures and patient care tasks.
• Perform basic lab procedures and specimen collection following safety guidelines.
• Administer routine medications under physician orders or protocols.
• Coordinate referrals and test requests; communicate with patients effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant diploma/cederal

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Family Medicine team at the Wake Forest Health Network. The role involves patient prep, specimen collection, vaccine administration, and assisting clinicians with procedures in a 40-hour week.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant program graduate, BLS, and relevant certifications; strong communication, computer and team skills are essential for daily clinic operations.