Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & Lab Support

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Charlotte, NC to support patient care across clinical settings. You will perform rooming, vital signs, medication reconciliation, patient history, and health maintenance activities, and assist providers with procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities include lab duties such as venipuncture and specimen handling, point-of-care testing in accordance with CLIA, administering vaccines, and coordinating scheduling and referrals while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Must have current BLS certification or plan to obtain per division requirements.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and recording vital signs, medical history and screenings.
• Assist provider with procedures as ordered.
• Perform lab duties including venipuncture, specimen handling, and CLIA-waived tests.
• Administer medications and vaccines following correct procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling, referrals and insurance authorizations.
• Maintain clean, stocked clinical areas and uphold safety standards.
• Support training of teammates and participate in team communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

EMR / computer skills

Patient care

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Military training in a clinical field per DD214 or EMT

Tools

POCT devices

Venipuncture equipment

Laboratory requisitions & specimen handling

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Charlotte, NC to support patient care across clinical settings. You will perform rooming, vital signs, medication reconciliation, patient history, and health maintenance activities, and assist providers with procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities include lab duties such as venipuncture and specimen handling, point-of-care testing in accordance with CLIA, administering vaccines, and coordinating scheduling and referrals while maintaining a