Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Procedures

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Charlotte site. The role supports providers, performs patient rooming, vital signs, history review, and screenings.

You will assist with procedures, perform CLIA-waived tests, and manage specimen handling and POCT per standing orders. The MA will administer vaccines following safety protocols, process referrals, and handle scheduling, insurance authorizations, and patient messaging.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills including EMR navigation.
• Ability to perform routine and complex clinical tasks.
• Strong patient service mindset and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to MA scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs rooming tasks: vitals, med history, screenings.
• Assists providers with procedures and orders.
• Performs lab duties including venipuncture and POCT.
• Administers medications and vaccines per rights of administration.
• Handles referrals, scheduling, and insurance authorizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Military medical training (DD214) or EMT equivalence

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Charlotte site. The role supports providers, performs patient rooming, vital signs, history review, and screenings.

You will assist with procedures, perform CLIA-waived tests, and manage specimen handling and POCT per standing orders. The MA will administer vaccines following safety protocols, process referrals, and handle scheduling, insurance authorizations, and patient messaging.