Clinical Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Lab Support

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support clinicians in patient care and administrative tasks. You will perform vital signs, medication reconciliation, history taking, screenings, and assist with procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities include lab duties compliant with CLIA, POCT, vaccine administration, documentation in EMR, scheduling, and referrals, while maintaining safety and team communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training in lieu of a MA program.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and maintains competency.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks including vital signs and history taking.
• Assists providers with procedures and orders.
• Performs CLIA-waived lab tests and POCT.
• Administers medications and vaccines as directed.
• Maintains clean, stocked work areas and ensures proper equipment function.
• Demonstrates effective communication and teamwork.
• Adapts care to age-specific patient needs.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Clinical procedures

Lab specimen collection

CLIA waived testing

EMR navigation

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Structured military training in lieu of MA program (DD214)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support clinicians in patient care and administrative tasks. You will perform vital signs, medication reconciliation, history taking, screenings, and assist with procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities include lab duties compliant with CLIA, POCT, vaccine administration, documentation in EMR, scheduling, and referrals, while maintaining safety and team communication.