Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Lab & Vaccines

Atrium Health Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Enterprise seeks a Medical Assistant in Charlotte, NC to perform rooming, vital signs, histories, and screenings while supporting providers. The role includes lab duties, medication administration, and referrals, with emphasis on patient safety and teamwork.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or MA program completion, and current BLS certification; training is provided for clinic-specific standards and procedures.

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.
• BLS certification required (AHA) for some divisions; others require within 45 days.

Responsibilities

• Rooming/visit tasks: vital signs, history, screenings (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health).
• Assists provider with procedures and/or performs procedures as ordered.
• Performs venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, POCT per standing orders; completes CLIA-waived tests.
• Administers medications and vaccines following the rights of medication administration.
• Maintains a clean, stocked work environment and ensures equipment is in working order.
• Communicates effectively with patients and team; escalation when needed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion / EMT DD214 option

Job description

Atrium Health Enterprise seeks a Medical Assistant in Charlotte, NC to perform rooming, vital signs, histories, and screenings while supporting providers. The role includes lab duties, medication administration, and referrals, with emphasis on patient safety and teamwork.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or MA program completion, and current BLS certification; training is provided for clinic-specific standards and procedures.