Clinical Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & Lab Procedures

Advocate Health; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for exams, document vital signs, and support physicians with procedures. The role includes performing basic laboratory tests, immunizations, and phlebotomy under approved protocols.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential to maintain efficient clinic flow and patient care. Required graduation from an accredited MA program and current MA certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Current MA certification from recognized organizations is required.
• Ability to perform routine and complex MA tasks within scope after competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam, records vital signs and health info.
• Performs laboratory procedures using aseptic technique.
• Assists physicians with procedures such as pelvic exams and testing.
• Administers routine medications under orders or standing protocols.
• Refers questions to RN/Physician and relays information to patient.
• Maintains clear clinic flow and communicates with the care team.

Skills

Vital signs collection

EMR navigation

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA/NRMA/NHCWA/NAHP)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for exams, document vital signs, and support physicians with procedures. The role includes performing basic laboratory tests, immunizations, and phlebotomy under approved protocols.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential to maintain efficient clinic flow and patient care. Required graduation from an accredited MA program and current MA certification.