Orthopedic Medical Assistant I — Full-Time Clinic

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Salisbury Orthopedics clinic. The role involves preparing patients for exams, collecting vital signs, and updating health information in the EMR.

You will assist physicians with procedures, administer routine medications, and support lab tasks within approved protocols. The position requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients, record vital signs, and update health information.
• Perform basic lab procedures with aseptic technique.
• Assist physicians with procedures and administer routine medications per orders.
• Coordinate referrals and communicate with the care team to maintain clinic flow.
• Support age-appropriate patient care and ensure safety in procedures.

Skills

Communication

Patient rapport

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Salisbury Orthopedics clinic. The role involves preparing patients for exams, collecting vital signs, and updating health information in the EMR.

You will assist physicians with procedures, administer routine medications, and support lab tasks within approved protocols. The position requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program and BLS certification.