Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Lab & Vaccines

Advocate Health; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in patient flow, vital signs, history taking and basic lab duties. You will work under supervision, perform rooming tasks, and assist with procedures and vaccines according to policy.

You will handle specimen collection, POCT, charting in EMR, and coordinate referrals, scheduling, and medication renewals while maintaining a safe, clean clinical area and delivering patient-centered care across age groups.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the MA scope of practice and competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport with patients, team members and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding and navigating Windows and EMR systems.

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 (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health, etc.).
• 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. Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order. Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards.
• 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.
• Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation.
• Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately. Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked.
• May assist with training and onboarding of other teammates.
• May serve as a role champion or on a committee.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient communication

Medication reconciliation

Medical history taking

Phlebotomy

POCT

EMR proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Military medical training per DD214 in lieu of MA program

2 years of verifiable MA experience (last 5 years)

Tools

POCT devices

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in patient flow, vital signs, history taking and basic lab duties. You will work under supervision, perform rooming tasks, and assist with procedures and vaccines according to policy.

You will handle specimen collection, POCT, charting in EMR, and coordinate referrals, scheduling, and medication renewals while maintaining a safe, clean clinical area and delivering patient-centered care across age groups.