Clinical Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

Advocate Health; Sparta (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams by performing vital signs, history taking, medication reconciliation, and rooming patients. The role includes phlebotomy/POCT as needed, med administration, and patient education, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Two years of MA experience and graduation from an accredited MA program are required; CPR/BLS and multiple MA certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment.
• Professional governance, safety coach, super-user, vaccine coordinator certifications or related.
• Achieves 6 points from the list of additional market responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs rooming tasks including vital signs and health history.
• Assists provider with procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab duties such as venipuncture and specimen processing.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely.
• Handles patient messaging, referrals, and scheduling as needed.
• Maintains clean work environment and stocked supplies.
• May assist with training and onboarding of teammates.
• Demonstrates effective communication and teamwork.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Patient care

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

AHA BLS certification

MA certifications (CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA etc.)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams by performing vital signs, history taking, medication reconciliation, and rooming patients. The role includes phlebotomy/POCT as needed, med administration, and patient education, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Two years of MA experience and graduation from an accredited MA program are required; CPR/BLS and multiple MA certifications are preferred.