Medical Assistant: Comprehensive Patient Care & Lab Skills

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

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with rooming, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and patient history collection. The role involves lab duties, specimen handling, vaccines, and ensuring patient safety under supervision.

You will assist with procedures, coordinate referrals, maintain equipment, and communicate effectively with the care team to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent training.
• BLS certification may be required depending on division.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients, taking vital signs, reviewing medical history and screenings.
• Assist provider with procedures and orders as directed.
• Perform venipuncture, specimen labeling, and POCT under CLIA waivers.
• Administer medications and vaccines following safety protocols.
• Coordinate refills, authorizations, scheduling, and referrals.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and functioning clinical areas.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient communication

EMR systems

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with rooming, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and patient history collection. The role involves lab duties, specimen handling, vaccines, and ensuring patient safety under supervision.

You will assist with procedures, coordinate referrals, maintain equipment, and communicate effectively with the care team to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced clinic.