Medical Assistant II: Patient Care & Lab Support

Advocate Health; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient rooming, vital signs, med reconciliation, history taking, and screenings. The role supports procedures, laboratory duties (venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT), and vaccine administration under supervision.

The MA will ensure accurate documentation, comply with CLIA waivers, and maintain a clean, well-stocked clinical area. Collaboration with providers and teamwork are essential for patient safety and a positive care experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of verifiable Medical Assistant experience within the last 5 years.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), CCMA, RMA, NCMA, CMAC, or AMCA certification (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope and policies while caring for patients.
• Performs rooming tasks: vitals, med reconciliation, history, screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures and lab duties as ordered.
• Venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT and CLIA waived tests.
• Administers medications and vaccines following safety rules.
• Handles refills, authorizations, scheduling, referrals as needed.
• Maintains clean, stocked work area and safe equipment use.
• Supports onboarding and may serve on committees.
• Delivers age-appropriate care and uses patient data to guide decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Customer service

Teamwork

Medical assisting skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

EMR knowledge

Tools

EMR systems

Windows OS

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient rooming, vital signs, med reconciliation, history taking, and screenings. The role supports procedures, laboratory duties (venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT), and vaccine administration under supervision.

The MA will ensure accurate documentation, comply with CLIA waivers, and maintain a clean, well-stocked clinical area. Collaboration with providers and teamwork are essential for patient safety and a positive care experience.