Compassionate Medical Assistant: Rooming, Labs & Vaccines

Atrium Health; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across a range of duties, including vital signs, medical history, screenings, and rooming. The role collaborates with providers, performs POCT and venipuncture, and handles specimen processing with CLIA-waived testing.

Responsibilities include vaccines, medication administration, scheduling, referrals, and insurance authorizations, while maintaining a clean, well‑stocked environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program.
• Proficient computer skills including Windows navigation, keyboarding and EMR exposure.
• AHA BLS certification may be required in some divisions.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs rooming tasks: vital signs, history, allergy review, screenings.
• Assist provider with procedures and lab duties.
• Venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT, and CLIA-waived tests.
• Administer medications and vaccines safely.
• Handle refills, authorizations, messaging, scheduling, and referrals.
• Maintain clean, stocked work areas and proper equipment maintenance.
• Communicate effectively and escalate when needed.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

EMR familiarity

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ACCEPTED Medical Assistant program or DD214/EMT path

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across a range of duties, including vital signs, medical history, screenings, and rooming. The role collaborates with providers, performs POCT and venipuncture, and handles specimen processing with CLIA-waived testing.

Responsibilities include vaccines, medication administration, scheduling, referrals, and insurance authorizations, while maintaining a clean, well‑stocked environment.