Medical Assistant II: Patient Care & Lab Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Advocate Health in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple clinics. The role involves rooming patients, recording vitals and histories, and assisting providers with procedures.

You will perform lab-related duties including venipuncture and POCT, and administer vaccines per standing orders. The position requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent, with a high school diploma or GED, and a focus on safe,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• Two years of verifiable Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks including vitals and history.
• Assists provider with procedures as ordered.
• Performs venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT per orders.
• Administers medications and vaccines per rights.
• Maintains clean, stocked work areas and proper equipment.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Medical history

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Tools

POCT

Lab procedures

Job description

Advocate Health in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple clinics. The role involves rooming patients, recording vitals and histories, and assisting providers with procedures.

You will perform lab-related duties including venipuncture and POCT, and administer vaccines per standing orders. The position requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent, with a high school diploma or GED, and a focus on safe,