Senior Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in Winston-Salem. You will perform rooming tasks, collect vitals, review medical histories, conduct screenings, and assist with procedures as ordered.

You will also manage lab duties, specimen handling, and point-of-care testing per CLIA waivers, while ensuring accurate documentation and patient safety. The role requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, BLS certification, and competency in clinical

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification is required.
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment.
• Demonstrates professional practice advancement through governance, safety coach, vaccine coordinator, SPICE or OSHA/IP certificate holder for unit.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks: vital signs, history, allergies, screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures; conducts lab duties and POCT.
• Administers medications and vaccines per rights of administration.
• Handles refills, authorizations, logs, messaging, scheduling, referrals.
• Maintains clean environment and stocked areas.
• May assist with training and onboarding of teammates.
• Must provide age-appropriate patient care as per department standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Electronic medical records

Patient care

Education

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

MA certification (CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA/NRCMA/NRMA/NCMSMA/NHCWA)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in Winston-Salem. You will perform rooming tasks, collect vitals, review medical histories, conduct screenings, and assist with procedures as ordered.

You will also manage lab duties, specimen handling, and point-of-care testing per CLIA waivers, while ensuring accurate documentation and patient safety. The role requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, BLS certification, and competency in clinical