Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

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

Job summary

Advocate Health in Elkin, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for exams, record vitals and histories, collect specimens, perform basic lab tasks, and assist physicians during procedures. You’ll help with tests, immunizations, and referrals while maintaining clinic flow and patient communication.

Requirements include BLS, CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA certification, high school diploma or GED (assoc. degree preferred), and 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within Medical Assistant scope after competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and rapport with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams by recording vitals and medical history.
• Perform basic lab procedures using aseptic technique.
• Assist physicians with procedures such as pelvic exams and testing.
• Administer routine medications per orders or standing protocols.
• Coordinate tests and referrals, and maintain clinic flow.
• Support the care team with clear patient communication.
• Assist with clerical and basic clinical tasks under supervision.
• Provide age-appropriate care per department policies.

Skills

Patient communication

Clinical support

Vital signs

EMR navigation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting preferred

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program required

Tools

EMR systems

Windows OS

Job description

Advocate Health in Elkin, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for exams, record vitals and histories, collect specimens, perform basic lab tasks, and assist physicians during procedures. You’ll help with tests, immunizations, and referrals while maintaining clinic flow and patient communication.

Requirements include BLS, CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA certification, high school diploma or GED (assoc. degree preferred), and 1 year of experience.