Preop Medical Assistant: Patient Prep & Lab Support

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Pre Operative Screening department in Winston-Salem, NC. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with two daily shift options (7:00 am–3:30 pm or 8:30 am–5:00 pm) and a pay range of $21.85–$32.80 per hour.

The team focuses on comprehensive preoperative evaluations and care coordination to optimize patient readiness for surgery.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• Certifications CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA are expected per department.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients, document vital signs and health history.
• Perform laboratory procedures using aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Assist clinicians with procedures and patient care activities.
• Administer routine medications under orders and protocols.
• Coordinate patient referrals and communicate care plans with the team.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

MA program credential

CMA (AAMA)

CCMA (NHA)

NCMA (NCCT)

RMA (AMT)

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Pre Operative Screening department in Winston-Salem, NC. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with two daily shift options (7:00 am–3:30 pm or 8:30 am–5:00 pm) and a pay range of $21.85–$32.80 per hour.

The team focuses on comprehensive preoperative evaluations and care coordination to optimize patient readiness for surgery.