Kidney Transplant Medical Assistant II

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plan with employer match

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Dental, Vision, Life insurance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II for the Transplant: Kidney Adult department in Charlotte, NC. You will support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, specimen collection, assisting with exams, administering medications and vaccines, and coordinating follow-up care with the care team. Minimum qualifications include CMA/RMA certification and two years of MA experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or DD214 in lieu of a program.
• CMA or RMA certification from recognized boards.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Two years of clinical MA experience.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and update medical information.
• Collect specimens and perform basic lab tests following infection control.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and minor surgeries.
• Administer medications, immunizations, injections, and IV therapy as permitted.
• Educate patients and coordinate follow-up care, referrals, and refills.
• Document patient information and communicate with the care team.
• Perform advanced clinical procedures as trained and supervised.
• Prepare, clean, and stock exam rooms and equipment.
• Perform equipment maintenance and quality checks.
• Support quality improvement and patient-centered care initiatives.
• Deliver age-appropriate care across the lifespan.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

EMR systems

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

CMA/RMA certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II for the Transplant: Kidney Adult department in Charlotte, NC. You will support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, specimen collection, assisting with exams, administering medications and vaccines, and coordinating follow-up care with the care team. Minimum qualifications include CMA/RMA certification and two years of MA experience.