Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Procedures

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wake Forest/N Wilkesboro area seeks a Medical Assistant to support internal medicine clinics. Role involves triage, patient prep, basic lab work, and medication administration under physician/APP orders.

Excellent communication and computer literacy with EMR exposure are essential. The position offers full-time hours (40 per week), a standard Monday–Friday schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, welfare, and education programs.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• BLS certification is required by the American Heart Association.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients, obtaining vital signs and updating health information.
• Perform laboratory procedures using aseptic technique.
• Assist physicians with procedures such as pelvic exams, testing, and related procedures.
• Administer routine medications under physician/APP orders or standing protocols.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up with other facilities; relay information to patients.
• Communicate with the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and patient care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Computers/EMR

Customer service

Education

Medical Assistant program diploma

Job description

Advocate Health in Wake Forest/N Wilkesboro area seeks a Medical Assistant to support internal medicine clinics. Role involves triage, patient prep, basic lab work, and medication administration under physician/APP orders.

Excellent communication and computer literacy with EMR exposure are essential. The position offers full-time hours (40 per week), a standard Monday–Friday schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, welfare, and education programs.