Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support - Sign-On

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Medical Assistant I to support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting providers, collecting specimens, administering vaccines, scheduling, and ensuring a clean, organized exam area. Requirements: HS diploma or GED, completed MA program or military clinical training, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent clinical training.
• Current AHA BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, review medications and screenings.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures and treatments.
• Collect specimens, perform venipuncture and lab testing as appropriate.
• Administer medications and vaccines safely.
• Support patient care through refills, referrals, scheduling and authorizations.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

EMR proficiency

Venipuncture

Immunization administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

DD214/EMT training in lieu

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Medical Assistant I to support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting providers, collecting specimens, administering vaccines, scheduling, and ensuring a clean, organized exam area. Requirements: HS diploma or GED, completed MA program or military clinical training, and current BLS certification.