Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

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

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support the care team with essential clinical and administrative tasks. You will room patients, obtain vitals, assist with exams, collect specimens, and help with lab testing, vaccines, and medications while protecting patient safety and confidentiality.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (or DD214/EMT in lieu), and current AHA BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or DD214/EMT in lieu.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Follow Medical Assistant scope of practice, policies, and competency requirements.
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, review medications, and complete screenings.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and treatments.
• Collect specimens, perform venipuncture, and complete lab testing as appropriate.
• Administer medications and vaccines safely.
• Support patient care through refills, referrals, scheduling, and insurance authorizations.
• Cross-train to support clinic and specialty-specific needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and care team members.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized exam rooms and equipment.
• Provide age-appropriate care to patients across the lifespan.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program or DD214/EMT

Tools

EMR systems

Windows OS

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support the care team with essential clinical and administrative tasks. You will room patients, obtain vitals, assist with exams, collect specimens, and help with lab testing, vaccines, and medications while protecting patient safety and confidentiality.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (or DD214/EMT in lieu), and current AHA BLS.