Impactful Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Skills

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient intake, vitals, history taking, screenings, and care coordination. The role includes lab work, vaccine administration, and assisting clinicians with procedures.

Basic education is required, with MA program or equivalent experience preferred. Strong teamwork, communication, and computer skills are essential for delivering high-quality patient care in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Perform routine and complex clinical tasks within Medical Assistant scope.
• Excellent communication and teamwork to support patient care.
• Proficient computer skills and use of electronic medical records.
• Customer service skills to enhance patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Rooming/visit tasks: vitals, history, screenings, medication reconciliation.
• Assist provider with procedures as ordered.
• Venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling, and POCT per orders.
• Administer medications and vaccines following rights of administration.
• Complete duties such as refills, authorizations, messaging, scheduling.
• Cross trained to support multiple clinic practices.
• Communicate effectively and escalate as needed.
• Maintain clean, stocked work environment and equipment.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

EMR familiarity

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program or DD214/EMT equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Atrium Health in Charlotte is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient intake, vitals, history taking, screenings, and care coordination. The role includes lab work, vaccine administration, and assisting clinicians with procedures.

Basic education is required, with MA program or equivalent experience preferred. Strong teamwork, communication, and computer skills are essential for delivering high-quality patient care in a busy clinic setting.