Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Expert

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Greater Charlotte is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a busy clinical setting. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, medication reconciliation, health maintenance, and screenings as part of the care team.

Responsibilities include assisting providers with procedures, lab duties such as venipuncture and POCT, administering medications and vaccines, and handling scheduling and referrals as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical practice experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent military clinical training.
• High School Diploma or GED required; further certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs rooming tasks: vital signs, med reconciliation, histories, screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures as ordered.
• Performs venipuncture, specimen collection and POCT per orders.
• Administers medications and vaccines following rights of administration.
• Maintains clean work environment and ensures supplies are stocked.
• Supports training and onboarding of teammates.
• Demonstrates effective communication and escalation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

EMR systems

Clinical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

DD214 / clinical military training

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Atrium Health in Greater Charlotte is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a busy clinical setting. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, medication reconciliation, health maintenance, and screenings as part of the care team.

Responsibilities include assisting providers with procedures, lab duties such as venipuncture and POCT, administering medications and vaccines, and handling scheduling and referrals as needed.