Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Lab Support

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

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in North Carolina to support licensed clinicians by rooming patients, taking vital signs, and performing medical history and screens. The role includes medication reconciliation and assisting with procedures and lab tasks in a fast-paced clinic.

Candidates should have an accredited Medical Assistant program or DD214-equivalent, along with a high school diploma and current BLS where required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding and EMR exposure.
• Must have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs vital signs, history taking, medication reconciliation, and screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures and lab duties including venipuncture and POCT where applicable.
• Maintains clean, stocked work areas and ensures patient safety.
• Communicates effectively with patients, team members, and physicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

EMR familiarity

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in North Carolina to support licensed clinicians by rooming patients, taking vital signs, and performing medical history and screens. The role includes medication reconciliation and assisting with procedures and lab tasks in a fast-paced clinic.

Candidates should have an accredited Medical Assistant program or DD214-equivalent, along with a high school diploma and current BLS where required.