Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Specialist

Atrium Health Enterprise; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Enterprise is hiring a Medical Assistant in North Carolina to support patient care across clinics. The role involves rooming patients, taking histories, and performing routine and preventive screenings under provider supervision.

You will assist with procedures, perform CLIA-waived tests, administer vaccines, and manage referrals and scheduling while maintaining a safe, clean clinical environment and effective communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient care.
• Teamwork and escalation when needed to ensure patient safety.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with electronic medical records.
• Ability to perform routine and complex clinical tasks within MA scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, medical history, medication reconciliation, health maintenance, and screenings.
• Assist provider with procedures and perform POCT and lab duties per CLIA where applicable.
• Administer medications and vaccines following medication rights.
• Manage referrals, scheduling, insurance authorizations, and patient messaging as needed.
• Maintain clean work environment, stocked supplies, and equipment, and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

EMR systems

Safety awareness

Age-appropriate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Military clinical training (DD214) or EMT alternative

Job description

Atrium Health Enterprise is hiring a Medical Assistant in North Carolina to support patient care across clinics. The role involves rooming patients, taking histories, and performing routine and preventive screenings under provider supervision.

You will assist with procedures, perform CLIA-waived tests, administer vaccines, and manage referrals and scheduling while maintaining a safe, clean clinical environment and effective communication with the care team.