Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will perform rooming and vital signs, collect histories, assist providers with procedures, and handle routine lab tasks while ensuring CLIA-compliant practices.

You will also administer vaccines, manage referrals and scheduling, and maintain accurate documentation. A strong emphasis on patient communication, teamwork, and safety ensures high-quality care across departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military clinical training per DD214 in lieu of a program.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies and procedures.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks including vital signs, medical history, and screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab duties: venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT, and CLIA-waived tests.
• Administers medications and vaccines following medication administration rights.
• Handles referrals, scheduling, insurance authorizations, and patient messaging.
• Maintains clean workspace and proper stocking of supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Patient care

Medical terminology

Vaccine administration

Vital signs assessment

Documentation

CLIA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant program

DD214/EMT clinical training (in lieu of MA program)

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will perform rooming and vital signs, collect histories, assist providers with procedures, and handle routine lab tasks while ensuring CLIA-compliant practices.

You will also administer vaccines, manage referrals and scheduling, and maintain accurate documentation. A strong emphasis on patient communication, teamwork, and safety ensures high-quality care across departments.