Primary Care Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin

tryonmedicalpartners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tryon Medical Partners seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for our Primary Care team at Waverly. The role blends clinical tasks with clerical duties to support physicians and patient care in a busy practice.

Responsibilities include vital signs, injections, EHR documentation, specimen collection, and patient education, while maintaining safety and confidentiality in a fully equipped clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program.
• Medical Assistant certification required.
• Maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
• Completion of Hepatitis B vaccine and Flu vaccine form required; TB test required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and interview patients; measure vital signs and document in chart.
• Assist patients with walking transfers, dressing, and specimen collection.
• Perform nursing procedures under supervision and assist physicians/PA in exam rooms.
• Give instructions to patients/families as directed by clinician.
• Handle messages and coordinate communications between patients and providers.
• Initiate CLIA-waived testing and collect specimens; assist with minor procedures.
• Schedule appointments and referrals; follow up on physician orders.
• Administer injections and manage medication refills as directed.
• Lab reconciliation and chart updates in EHR.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Venipuncture

Injections

Medical assisting

EHR usage

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

TB test required

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Tryon Medical Partners seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for our Primary Care team at Waverly. The role blends clinical tasks with clerical duties to support physicians and patient care in a busy practice.

Responsibilities include vital signs, injections, EHR documentation, specimen collection, and patient education, while maintaining safety and confidentiality in a fully equipped clinic.