Senior Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Lab Support

Advocate Health; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams with patient rooming, vital signs, and documentation.

You will perform lab procedures, assist with procedures, administer vaccines, and coordinate referrals while maintaining patient safety and quality of care in a fast-paced setting.

This role requires strong communication, adherence to CLIA standards, and ability to work collaboratively with providers and staff across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the MA scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport with patients, teammates and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including electronic medical records and basic office applications.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies and procedures.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks: vital signs, history, allergies, screenings, and health maintenance.
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered.
• Performs laboratory duties including venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT, and CLIA-waived tests.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

EMR / EHR

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program or DD214 clinical training

Job description

Advocate Health in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams with patient rooming, vital signs, and documentation.

You will perform lab procedures, assist with procedures, administer vaccines, and coordinate referrals while maintaining patient safety and quality of care in a fast-paced setting.

This role requires strong communication, adherence to CLIA standards, and ability to work collaboratively with providers and staff across multiple sites.