Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Frontline Support

Advocate Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in a fast-paced environment. You will perform rooming, vitals, histories, screenings, and health maintenance while assisting providers with procedures and lab duties.

You will also manage referrals, scheduling, and patient messaging. Responsibilities include administering medications and vaccines, ensuring patient safety, maintaining a clean workspace, and using EMR systems with strong communication and teamwork to deliver

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required across Greater Charlotte, IL/WI, Wake Forest and Floyd & Navicent divisions.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or clinical military training in lieu of a formal MA program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; may be phased in within defined timeframes per division.
• AAMA/AMT/AAH/NHA/NB… credentials may be referenced per division as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to MA scope of practice and follows policies to care for patients.
• Performs rooming tasks: vitals, med history, screenings, and health maintenance.
• Assists provider with procedures and lab duties, including venipuncture and POCT.
• Administers medications and vaccines following rights of administration.
• Handles referrals, scheduling, insurance authorizations, and patient messaging.
• Maintains clean work environment and ensures equipment readiness.
• Communicates effectively with team and escalates appropriately.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate patient care and growth/development knowledge.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Military clinical training (DD214)

2 years MA experience (last 5 years)

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in a fast-paced environment. You will perform rooming, vitals, histories, screenings, and health maintenance while assisting providers with procedures and lab duties.

You will also manage referrals, scheduling, and patient messaging. Responsibilities include administering medications and vaccines, ensuring patient safety, maintaining a clean workspace, and using EMR systems with strong communication and teamwork to deliver