Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Tasks

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to provide patient care within the MA scope, following policies and maintaining competency. You will perform rooming tasks, vital signs, med reconciliation, history, screenings, and assist with procedures; lab duties including venipuncture and CLIA-waived tests; and support medication administration and vaccines.

AHA BLS certification, MA program completion or 2 years experience, and ability to lift up to 35 lbs are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• MA program completion or 2 years MA experience.
• Current BLS certification required.
• MA certifications (CMA/RMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and policies.
• Performs vital signs, med reconciliation, medical history, screenings (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health).
• Assists provider with procedures and/or performs them as ordered.
• Perfoms lab duties including venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT per CLIA, waived tests.
• Administers medications and vaccines per rights of administration.
• Performs other duties such as refills, referrals, scheduling, and messaging.
• Maintains clean work area and ensures equipment/supplies are stocked.
• May assist with training new teammates and be a role champion.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

EMR Proficient

Teamwork

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program completion

Military training in lieu

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to provide patient care within the MA scope, following policies and maintaining competency. You will perform rooming tasks, vital signs, med reconciliation, history, screenings, and assist with procedures; lab duties including venipuncture and CLIA-waived tests; and support medication administration and vaccines.

AHA BLS certification, MA program completion or 2 years experience, and ability to lift up to 35 lbs are