Medical Assistant II: Clinical Lab & Patient Care Expert

Atrium Health; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform rooming, vital signs, history taking, and screening tasks, while supporting providers with procedures and laboratory duties. The role involves medication administration, vaccines, referrals, scheduling, and insurance authorizations in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or relevant military training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or may have completed structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs rooming tasks: vital signs, history, screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures as ordered.
• Performs venipuncture, specimen collection and POCT per orders.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely.
• Handles referrals, scheduling, and insurance authorizations.
• Maintains a clean, stocked work environment and supports training of teammates.
• Demonstrates effective communication and teamwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or DD214 training

Tools

EMR systems

Windows/computer skills

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform rooming, vital signs, history taking, and screening tasks, while supporting providers with procedures and laboratory duties. The role involves medication administration, vaccines, referrals, scheduling, and insurance authorizations in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or relevant military training.