Medical Assistant II - Patient Care & Lab Skills

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Ballantyne Family Medicine department in Charlotte. The role requires ensuring patient rooming, vital signs, and history updates, while supporting the physician with procedures and testing.

You will manage lab tasks, vaccine administration, and patient communications. Ideal candidates will have a Medical Assistant program and ideally CMA/RMA certification, with a focus on teamwork, documentation, and quality patient care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or military training in lieu of a program.
• Current CMA/RMA certification or eligibility per recognized national boards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs rooming/visits tasks including vital signs, med reconciliation, history, screenings and health maintenance.
• Assists provider with procedures as ordered and performs lab duties per CLIA waivers.
• Administers medications and vaccines following medication rights.
• Handles patient messaging, referrals, scheduling, and insurance authorizations.
• Maintains clean and stocked work environment and trains teammates as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Technical skills

Customer service

EMR systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Military training (DD214) as substitute

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Ballantyne Family Medicine department in Charlotte. The role requires ensuring patient rooming, vital signs, and history updates, while supporting the physician with procedures and testing.

You will manage lab tasks, vaccine administration, and patient communications. Ideal candidates will have a Medical Assistant program and ideally CMA/RMA certification, with a focus on teamwork, documentation, and quality patient care in a fast-paced