Medical assistant Job at Advocate Health Care (Matthews)

Medical assistant

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Matthews

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

22.90 - 34.35 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Medical Assistant position in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Atrium Health. Full-time role with schedule M-F 7:45-4:15, 40 hours per week. Position involves providing patient care, performing clinical tasks, assisting providers, and maintaining clinical environments.

Job Responsibility:

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
Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order
Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards
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
Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation
Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately
Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked
May assist with training and onboarding of other teammates
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training per DD214 (or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years for IL/WI/Floyd/Navicent)
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required (or to be obtained within 45 days for IL/WI/Floyd/Navicent)
Recognized or certified as a CMA or RMA by a National Organization (e.g., AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT)
Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant
Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems
Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience
Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills

Nice to have:

Successful completion of system approved program to become a primary trainer for new teammates
May serve as a role champion or on a committee
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas
Demonstrates professional practice advancement through professional governance, safety coach, super-user, vaccine coordinator, SPICE or OSHA/IP certificate holder for unit
Achieves 6 points from the list of additional market responsibilities

What we offer:

Sign on bonus eligible (based on eligibility)
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Medical assistant

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Matthews

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

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