Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Skills

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

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patient intake, vital signs, medical history, and data collection under clinician supervision.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, specimen collection, POCT, vaccination and medication administration, charting, and coordinating referrals and scheduling. Maintains cleanliness and supplies, with opportunities to assist training and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Ability to perform routine clinical tasks and support patient care under supervision.
• Excellent communication and teamwork to coordinate patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs rooming tasks: vital signs, history, allergy review, screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures and prepares lab orders; handles specimen labeling.
• Administers vaccines and medications safely; manages referrals and scheduling.
• Maintains clean work environment and ensures equipment is stocked and functioning.
• May assist training onboarding of teammates and participate in committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical competencies

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Atrium Health in Charlotte is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patient intake, vital signs, medical history, and data collection under clinician supervision.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, specimen collection, POCT, vaccination and medication administration, charting, and coordinating referrals and scheduling. Maintains cleanliness and supplies, with opportunities to assist training and onboarding.