Medical Assistant I — Patient Care & Lab Skills

Advocate Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a patient-centered team in North Carolina. You will perform rooming, vital signs, history taking, screenings, and assist providers with procedures while maintaining accuracy in documentation.

You will manage lab tasks, medication administration, and scheduling while ensuring a safe and respectful patient experience. Training and competency development are emphasized across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent military clinical training.
• BLS certification (AHA) may be required or obtained within 45 days depending on division.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and clinic policies.
• Performs vital signs, medical history, screenings, and reconciliations.
• Assists providers with procedures as ordered.
• Performs venipuncture, specimen handling, and POCT under CLIA guidelines.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely.
• Handles patient messaging, scheduling, and referrals.
• Cross-trained for specialty/clinic duties as needed.
• Maintains clean, stocked work areas and proper equipment function.
• Communicates effectively with patients and team members.
• Provides age-appropriate care and documents in EMR.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Military clinical training (DD214)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a patient-centered team in North Carolina. You will perform rooming, vital signs, history taking, screenings, and assist providers with procedures while maintaining accuracy in documentation.

You will manage lab tasks, medication administration, and scheduling while ensuring a safe and respectful patient experience. Training and competency development are emphasized across shifts.