Medical Assistant Concord Orthopedics FT

Carolinas Medical Center; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center’s Orthopedics department in Concord is hiring a Medical Assistant for a full-time role. You will perform rooming, vitals, history, screenings, and assist physicians with procedures.

The position requires MA certification or equivalent training, BLS certification, and ability to work Monday through Friday in a 40-hour week with standard clinical duties including phlebotomy and basic laboratory tasks. The department emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or may have completed structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs rooming tasks: vital signs, history, screenings and health maintenance.
• Assists provider with procedures as ordered.
• Performs venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling, and CLIA-waived lab tests in adherence to CLIA standards.
• Administers medications and vaccines following medication administration rights.
• Handles scheduling, referrals, insurance authorizations and patient messaging.
• Cross-trains to duties relevant to clinic practice within MA scope.
• Demonstrates teamwork and effective communication; escalates appropriately.
• Maintains clean work environment and ensures equipment and supplies are stocked.

Skills

Medical Assistant scope of practice

Communication

Teamwork

Electronic health records

Phlebotomy basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion or DD214 clinical training in lieu

Job description

Department

02408 GCMG Ortho Piedmont Specialists: Concord - Surgery: Orthopedics

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday - Friday

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency based on area of specialty when providing patient care.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health, etc.).
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking. Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order. Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
• Cross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant.
• Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation.
• Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately. Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Greater Charlotte:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or may have completed structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT.

IL/WI Divisions:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full‑time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

Wake Forest:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or may have completed structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT.

Floyd & Navicent:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable fulltime experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

Certification / License

GreaterCharlotte:

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required
• Successful completion of Atrium Health's competency assessment

IL/WI Divisions:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Wake Forest:

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Allied Health (AAH), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Health Career Association (NHA), (MCMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas
• Successful completion of Atrium Health's competency assessment

Floyd & Navicent:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Experience

No Experience Required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigati