Preoperative Screening Medical Assistant - Patient Prep

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program with benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Employer retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a highly motivated Medical Assistant for the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pre Operative Screening department in Winston-Salem, NC. The role supports preoperative evaluations, coordinates care with surgical teams, and ensures patients are medically prepared for surgery.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, BLS certification, and a CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA-type credential.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine and complex clinical tasks within the Medical Assistant scope after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, teammates and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding and navigating Windows/EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam, records vital signs and updates health information.
• Performs laboratory procedures (e.g., throat culture, wound culture, specimen collection)
• Assists physicians with procedures such as pelvic exams and testing as needed
• Administers routine medications under orders or standing protocols
• Follows through with test requests and referrals within scope of practice
• Communicates with the care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and patient care
• May assist with sutures, phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry and other basic tasks under supervision
• Demonstrates age-appropriate care understanding for all patients

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a highly motivated Medical Assistant for the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pre Operative Screening department in Winston-Salem, NC. The role supports preoperative evaluations, coordinates care with surgical teams, and ensures patients are medically prepared for surgery.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, BLS certification, and a CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA-type credential.