Medical Assistant II: Patient Care & Lab Specialist

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, medical history review, vaccinations, and assisting providers with procedures.

The role requires accuracy in specimen collection, lab duties, and adherence to CLIA standards. Candidates should have a Medical Assistant program completion or DD214 clinical training, plus High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to perform routine and complex clinical skills within the Medical Assistant scope after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport with patients, team members and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding and EMR usage.
• Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies while providing patient care.
• Performs rooming tasks: vital signs, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab duties: venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT, CLIA-waived tests.
• Administers medications and vaccines following medication administration rights.
• Handles refills, insurance authorizations, messaging, scheduling, and referrals.
• Maintains clean, stocked work environment and equipment.
• May assist training onboarding of teammates and serve on committees.
• Demonstrates growth and development knowledge for patient age groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Military clinical training (DD214)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Windows OS

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, medical history review, vaccinations, and assisting providers with procedures.

The role requires accuracy in specimen collection, lab duties, and adherence to CLIA standards. Candidates should have a Medical Assistant program completion or DD214 clinical training, plus High School Diploma or GED.