Preoperative Care Specialist - Medical Assistant

Atrium Health Enterprise; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Preoperative Assessment Clinic and Surgical Navigation Center. The role supports preoperative evaluations, labs, and care coordination to optimize surgical readiness.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, performing lab procedures, assisting physicians with exams, administering routine meds per standing orders, and coordinating referrals.

Qualifications

• 1 yr experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills including EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting health information.
• Performs laboratory procedures using aseptic technique.
• Assists Physician/APP with procedures (e.g., pelvic exams, testing).
• Administers routine medications under physician/APP orders or standing protocols.
• Coordinates referrals and schedule changes with other facilities or services.
• Communicates with the care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and timely patient communication.
• Performs basic/advanced clinical support tasks under supervision (as needed).
• Provides age-appropriate care and follows department policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Patient orientation

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Preoperative Assessment Clinic and Surgical Navigation Center. The role supports preoperative evaluations, labs, and care coordination to optimize surgical readiness.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, performing lab procedures, assisting physicians with exams, administering routine meds per standing orders, and coordinating referrals.