Occupational Health Medical Assistant | Vaccines & Lab Tests

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist seeks a qualified Medical Assistant for its Occ Med Winston East clinic. The position supports pre-employment physicals, drug screening, immunizations, and specimen collection under physician oversight.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, specimen collection, assisting with procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records. BLS and MA certification are required, with a preference for 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification from CMA, CCMA, NCMA, RMA, NRMA, NCMSMA, NRCMA or RMA is required.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers is required.
• 1 year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients for exams; record vital signs and update health information.
• Perform laboratory procedures (e.g., specimen collection) per infection control guidelines.
• Assist physicians with procedures and patient care activities as directed.
• Administer routine medications under orders or standing protocols.
• Assist with referrals, scheduling, and patient flow to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Maintain age-appropriate patient care and uphold department policies.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist seeks a qualified Medical Assistant for its Occ Med Winston East clinic. The position supports pre-employment physicals, drug screening, immunizations, and specimen collection under physician oversight.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, specimen collection, assisting with procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records. BLS and MA certification are required, with a preference for 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.