Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & Lab Skills

Advocate Health; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple facilities. You will room patients, collect vitals, review medical history, and assist providers with procedures.

Responsibilities include lab duties, specimen handling, POCT, medication administration, and coordinating referrals and scheduling. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent military training in clinical settings may be accepted.
• Two years of experience as Medical Assistant in a clinical practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and record vital signs, medical history and screenings.
• Assist provider with procedures as ordered.
• Perform venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling, packing and POCT per standing orders.
• Administer medications and vaccines following the rights of administration.
• Handle referrals, insurance authorizations, scheduling, and messaging.
• Maintain a clean, stocked work environment and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Support training/onboarding of teammates and participate in committees if needed.
• Demonstrate age-appropriate care and effective communication with patients.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Health history

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple facilities. You will room patients, collect vitals, review medical history, and assist providers with procedures.

Responsibilities include lab duties, specimen handling, POCT, medication administration, and coordinating referrals and scheduling. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this role.