Medical Assistant (MA) Sanger Heart & Vascular Stanly FT

Hugh Chatham Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hugh Chatham Health in Concord, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Cardiology department. This full-time role offers a 40-hour work week, Monday–Friday schedule (typical hours: 7:45 am to 4:15 pm) and a sign-on bonus eligibility based on criteria.

The position involves patient rooming, vitals, medication reconciliation, basic lab duties (venipuncture, specimen handling), and assisting providers with procedures. Certification and education requirements are as listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent per DD214/EMT options for Military Training in lieu of formal MA program.
• Current BLS certification and Atrium Health competency assessment where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies to ensure patient safety.
• Performs rooming tasks: vitals, history, health maintenance, allergy review, screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures and basic lab duties including venipuncture and specimen handling.
• Administers medications and vaccines following rights of administration.
• Manages referrals, scheduling, and insurance authorizations as needed.
• Maintains clean, stocked work areas and proper equipment function.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or equivalent

Job description

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Department: 02050 GCMG SHVI: Stanly - Cardiology

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday through Friday 7:45 am to 4:15 pm This position is sign-on bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency based on area of specialty when providing patient care.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health, etc.).
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking. Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order. Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice‑specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
• Cross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant.
• Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation.
• Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately. Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Greater Charlotte:

• 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.

IL/WI Divisions:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full‑time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

Wake Forest:

• 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.

Floyd & Navicent:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full‑time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

Certification / License

Greater Charlotte:

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required
• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment

IL/WI Divisions:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Wake Forest:

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Allied Health (AAH), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Health Career Association (NHA), (MCMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas
• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment

Floyd & Navicent:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.

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