PRN Medical Assistant - Durham, NC

Marathon Health; Tobaccoville (NC); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

15 days PTO

No cost for scrubs

Job summary

Marathon Health in Tobaccoville, NC is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to enhance patient care. The role includes both clinical and front desk responsibilities, where you will work closely with a primary care physician, ensuring a high-quality patient experience.

Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year of experience, appropriate certifications, and a strong commitment to patient care to join our inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant.
• National or state-specific MA certification or registration preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to their rooms and prepare exam areas.
• Gather patient medical information and update health records.
• Take vitals, perform blood draws, and assist in clinical procedures.
• Document and record patient data accurately.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate specialist visits.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

Communication

Education

Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Medical record software

Job description

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value‑based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, reflecting the company’s commitment to building an inclusive, high‑trust culture where all employees can thrive. Learn more at marathon.health.

Highlights Of Working At Marathon Health

• Competitive health benefits that start 1st of month after start date
• 15 days of PTO plus paid holidays
• No out‑of‑pocket cost for scrubs
• Pay Range: $21.00-25.00/hr The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.

About Us

At Marathon Health we are building the most trusted, accessible and personalized healthcare experience alongside our patients and clients. With 20+ years’ experience from our shared organizations, we hold a unified goal of building deep, trusted and lasting relationships with our patients and clients. As Marathon Health, we are guided by our core principles of Patients First, Courage, Ingenuity, Community, and Fun.

About The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team. The Medical Assistant is a key component of our care team and works closely with a primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care and provide an exceptional guest experience to our patients. Because of our unique model, our Medical Assistants oversee the full spectrum of the patient experience—acting both as a Medical Receptionist as well as assuming clinical responsibilities of a Medical Assistant.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Escort patients to room and ensure that exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked
• Review previous medical information and gather any relevant updated health information from the patient to inform the provider
• Take vitals, perform blood draws, give injections, bandage wounds, assist with procedures. Work with the contracted labs for additional tests
• Prepare and administer approved medications and immunizations via oral, topical, inhaled, intramuscular, subcutaneous or intradermal at the direction of and upon written order from the provider
• Partner with other members of the care team to develop individual patient plan of care including identifying and working to address gaps in care
• Front desk duties, including patient scheduling, medical record requests and abstraction, documentation, coordinate specialist visits, referrals, and other care outside of the clinic, check‑in, check‑out, etc.
• Record accurate and pertinent data in the medical record according to documentation guidelines
• Process test results and provide the patient with timely results via e‑message, mail or phone as directed in written instructions by the provider
• Participate in outreach to patients to drive engagement among eligible patient groups
• Maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments

About You

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care. May vary based on clinic needs.
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or other related program.
• National or state‑specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred. MA certification or registration is required for employment in states where certification/registration is required.
• CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Marathon Health may use a secure, company‑approved AI platform called Take2 AI, as an initial step in our recruitment process to help streamline candidate screening and communication. This tool is used solely to enhance your experience and ensure timely follow‑up, and all interactions are monitored by our Talent Acquisition team.