Medical Assistant II: Patient Care & Lab Specialist

Advocate Aurora Health; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient-centered care under a physician's direction. You will perform rooming tasks, collect vital signs, review medications, and assist with procedures and lab work following CLIA and practice standards.

Responsibilities include administering vaccines, managing referrals and scheduling, and maintaining a clean, stocked work environment. Candidates should have MA training and relevant certifications, with strong teamwork and communication

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical practice setting.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Certification or registration as CMA or RMA by one of the listed national organizations (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRMA, NAHP, AMT, ARMA, NCMA, NCCT, CCMA).
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military clinical training per DD214 in lieu of a formal program.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs rooming tasks: vitals, med reconciliation, history, screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures and labs (venipuncture, POCT, CLIA-waived tests).
• Administers medications and vaccines with proper rights of administration.
• Handles refills, authorizations, scheduling, and referrals.
• Maintains clean environment and ensures stocked supplies.
• May train/onboard teammates and participate in committees.
• Provide age-appropriate care and document patient data according to policies.

Skills

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program

DD214 clinical training

Tools

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient-centered care under a physician's direction. You will perform rooming tasks, collect vital signs, review medications, and assist with procedures and lab work following CLIA and practice standards.

Responsibilities include administering vaccines, managing referrals and scheduling, and maintaining a clean, stocked work environment. Candidates should have MA training and relevant certifications, with strong teamwork and communication