Preoperative Medical Assistant - Screening & Patient Prep

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health's Pre Operative Screening team is seeking a Medical Assistant in Winston-Salem, NC. You will support preoperative evaluations and care coordination, partnering with patients, providers, and surgical teams to prepare for surgery.

The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday with shifts 7:00-3:30 or 8:30-5:00. Licensure requirements include BLS and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room the patient for exam; obtain vital signs and document health information.
• Perform laboratory procedures with aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Assist Physician/APP with procedures such as pelvic exams and allergy testing.
• Administer routine medications under orders or standing protocols.
• Refer questions to RNs/Physician/APC and communicate with patients as directed.
• Demonstrate age-appropriate care and support patient education.

Skills

Vital signs

Clinical documentation

Excellent communication

Computer skills

Patient rapport

Phlebotomy

Education

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health's Pre Operative Screening team is seeking a Medical Assistant in Winston-Salem, NC. You will support preoperative evaluations and care coordination, partnering with patients, providers, and surgical teams to prepare for surgery.

The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday with shifts 7:00-3:30 or 8:30-5:00. Licensure requirements include BLS and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.