Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & Lab Duties

Atrium Health; Richfield (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform rooming, vital signs, history-taking, and health screenings, while assisting providers with procedures and lab tasks. The role requires completing an accredited MA program or military clinical training and maintaining competency per department standards.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and relevant MA program completion. The position emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and timely communication within a busy

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical practice experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with providers and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and policies.
• Perform rooming tasks: vital signs, med reconciliation, history, screenings.
• Assist provider with procedures and performs lab duties per CLIA standards.
• Administer medications and vaccines per rights of administration.
• Handle referrals, scheduling, insurance authorizations, and patient messaging.
• Maintain clean, stocked work areas and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

EMR experience

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform rooming, vital signs, history-taking, and health screenings, while assisting providers with procedures and lab tasks. The role requires completing an accredited MA program or military clinical training and maintaining competency per department standards.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and relevant MA program completion. The position emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and timely communication within a busy