Versatile Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Tasks

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

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in Charlotte, NC. You will perform rooming tasks, vitals, medication reconciliation, and patient history while assisting providers with procedures and ensuring accurate lab processing and patient safety.

Role requires strong communication, adherence to policies, and the ability to work across departments, with emphasis on age-appropriate patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency based on area of specialty when providing patient care.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health, etc.).
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
• Cross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant.
• Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation.
• Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Lab procedures

EMR proficiency

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

DD214 military clinical training (in lieu of program)

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in Charlotte, NC. You will perform rooming tasks, vitals, medication reconciliation, and patient history while assisting providers with procedures and ensuring accurate lab processing and patient safety.

Role requires strong communication, adherence to policies, and the ability to work across departments, with emphasis on age-appropriate patient care and teamwork.