Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Specialist

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Greater Charlotte is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across clinics. You will perform rooming tasks, collect specimens, assist with procedures, and administer vaccines while ensuring accuracy and safety aligned with CLIA and policy standards.

The role requires an accredited MA program or equivalent training, plus a current BLS. You will work in a team with a focus on quality patient care and efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Medical history

Phlebotomy

POCT

CLIA testing

Vaccine administration

Lab specimen labeling

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or EMT training

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Atrium Health in Greater Charlotte is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across clinics. You will perform rooming tasks, collect specimens, assist with procedures, and administer vaccines while ensuring accuracy and safety aligned with CLIA and policy standards.

The role requires an accredited MA program or equivalent training, plus a current BLS. You will work in a team with a focus on quality patient care and efficient clinic operations.