Medical Assistant II — Patient Care & Lab Specialist

Advocate Health; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. You will perform essential patient care tasks, including vital signs, history taking, screenings, medication reconciliation and support for procedures, while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with policies.

You'll assist with labs, POCT, vaccine administration, and participate in scheduling, referrals, and patient communications.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or may have completed structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and maintains competency.
• Performs rooming tasks: vital signs, med reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings.
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab duties: venipuncture, specimen handling/packing, lab orders/requisitions, and POCT; completes CLIA-waived tests.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following medication administration rights.
• Handles refills, insurance authorizations, scheduling, referrals, and patient messaging.
• Maintains clean work environment and ensures equipment/supplies are stocked.
• May assist with training, onboarding, and serve on committees.
• Demonstrates effective communication, teamwork, and escalation when needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific patient care and growth/development principles.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Clinical skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Military clinical training (DD214)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. You will perform essential patient care tasks, including vital signs, history taking, screenings, medication reconciliation and support for procedures, while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with policies.

You'll assist with labs, POCT, vaccine administration, and participate in scheduling, referrals, and patient communications.