Medical Assistant II: Patient Care, Lab & Vaccines

Advocate Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team in North Carolina. The role includes rooming patients, taking vital signs, medical history, medication reconciliation, and patient education under physician orders.

You will perform venipuncture, collect specimens, and process CLIA-waived tests while documenting in the EMR. You will assist with vaccines, medication management, scheduling, referrals, and insurance authorizations.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
• High School Diploma or GED; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health competency assessment (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks: vital signs, history, meds reconciliation, screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures as ordered.
• Performs venipuncture and specimen handling; CLIA-waived tests per standing orders.
• Administers meds and vaccines per rights of administration.
• Handles refills, authorizations, scheduling, referrals, and communications.
• Maintains clean, stocked work area and assists with onboarding teammates.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ACcredited Medical Assistant program

Structured military medical training (DD214)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

POCT/Lab testing

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team in North Carolina. The role includes rooming patients, taking vital signs, medical history, medication reconciliation, and patient education under physician orders.

You will perform venipuncture, collect specimens, and process CLIA-waived tests while documenting in the EMR. You will assist with vaccines, medication management, scheduling, referrals, and insurance authorizations.