Medical Assistant II - Internal Medicine (Full-Time)

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Sparta (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support internal medicine clinics in North Carolina. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, performing lab tasks, assisting with procedures, and administering medications and vaccines.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential to deliver patient-centered care. The position requires graduation from an accredited MA program and current AHA BLS certification, with potential eligibility for PEARS in select areas.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Current BLS certification required by AHA.
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment may be required within 1 year in select areas.
• Completion of Atrium Health competency assessment.
• Demonstrates professional practice advancement through governance, safety roles, or vaccine coordination.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Medical Assistant scope of practice and policies.
• Perform rooming tasks including vitals, med reconciliation, history, and screenings.
• Assist provider with procedures as ordered.
• Conduct lab duties: venipuncture, labeling, and POCT.
• Administer medications and vaccines following safety rights.
• Handle administrative tasks: refills, authorizations, scheduling, referrals.
• Maintain clean, stocked work areas and proper equipment operation.
• Support training or onboarding of teammates.

Skills

Vital signs

Lab procedures

EMR use

Communication

Teamwork

Patient interaction

Education

CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA/NRCMA/NRMA certification options

ACCEPTED MA certifications (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMT, NHCWA)

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support internal medicine clinics in North Carolina. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, performing lab tasks, assisting with procedures, and administering medications and vaccines.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential to deliver patient-centered care. The position requires graduation from an accredited MA program and current AHA BLS certification, with potential eligibility for PEARS in select areas.