Orthopedics Medical Assistant: Hands-on Patient Care & Lab

Advocate Health; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in our Asheboro, NC location. You will prepare patients for exams, obtain vitals, and document health information while assisting physicians and APPs with procedures.

Responsibilities include lab procedures, immunizations, phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic clinical tasks under supervision. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for smooth clinic flow.

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the listed MA certifications (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, RMA, etc.).
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1 year experience in medical assisting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting health information.
• Performs laboratory procedures using aseptic technique and infection control guidelines.
• Assists physician/APP with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers routine medications under orders or standing orders/protocols.
• Refers questions to RN/Physician/APP and relays information to patient as directed.
• Communicates with care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and patient communication.
• May perform basic/advanced clinical tasks within scope (sutures, phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, etc.).
• Must demonstrate age-appropriate care and understanding of growth and development.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree preferred

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in our Asheboro, NC location. You will prepare patients for exams, obtain vitals, and document health information while assisting physicians and APPs with procedures.

Responsibilities include lab procedures, immunizations, phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic clinical tasks under supervision. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for smooth clinic flow.