Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & Lab Specialist

Advocate Health; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in multiple Charlotte-area divisions. The role involves rooming patients, documenting histories, performing vital signs and screenings, and assisting clinicians with procedures.

You will also handle routine lab tasks and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout visits. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (or equivalent military clinical training), and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military clinical training per DD214 in lieu.
• BLS certification required (AHA) in Greater Charlotte; must obtain within 45 days in IL/WI divisions; Wake Forest requires BLS.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies and procedures.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks: vital signs, med reconciliation, history, screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab duties: venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT; CLIA waived tests.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Electronic medical records

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Military clinical training (DD214)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in multiple Charlotte-area divisions. The role involves rooming patients, documenting histories, performing vital signs and screenings, and assisting clinicians with procedures.

You will also handle routine lab tasks and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout visits. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (or equivalent military clinical training), and