Medical Assistant

Provide patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice and follow applicable policies and procedures Perform rooming and visit tasks, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings Assist providers with or perform ordered procedures Perform venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling, packing, lab requisitions, and results tracking Conduct point-of-care testing and CLIA-approved waived laboratory tests according to applicable standards Administer medications and vaccines safely Process medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory logs, patient messages, medication and supply orders, appointments, and referrals Cross-train and perform specialty or clinic duties within scope Communicate effectively, collaborate with team members, and escalate appropriately Maintain a clean, stocked, and functional work environment and equipment Provide age-appropriate patient care based on patient status and departmental standards Requirements High School Diploma or GED required Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, approved Medical Assistant program, structured clinical military training per DD214, or EMT, depending on division For IL/WI Divisions and Floyd & Navicent: 2 years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last 5 years may substitute for program completion Current American Heart Association BLS certification required for Greater Charlotte and Wake Forest BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by AHA must be obtained within 45 days for IL/WI Divisions and Floyd & Navicent unless deemed unnecessary by the department leader Successful completion of Atrium Health competency assessment where required Certain listed Medical Assistant certifications recognized for Wake Forest PEARS may be required within 1 year in select areas No experience required Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within Medical Assistant scope after demonstrated competency Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, Windows navigation, email, and exposure to electronic medical records Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance Functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine-hand manipulation skills Ability to operate required equipment and work around mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards Core Competencies Demonstrates proficiency in patient care within the Medical Assistant scope, including vital signs, medication administration, and laboratory testing. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Highest-signal resume keywords Medical Assistant Certification BLS Certification Venipuncture Skills Electronic Medical Records Proficiency Patient Care Experience ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Vital Signs Measurement Medication Reconciliation Specimen Collection Point-of-Care Testing Medication Administration Insurance Authorization Processing Lab Requisition Management Patient History Documentation Clinical Procedure Assistance Health Maintenance Screening Soft Skills Effective Communication Collaboration Problem-Solving Attention to Detail Adaptability Certifications & Qualifications High School Diploma or GED American Heart Association BLS Certification Medical Assistant Program Completion Industry Keywords Patient Care CLIA-Approved Testing Health Maintenance Regulatory Compliance Clinical Skills Tools & Technologies Electronic Medical Records Windows Operating System Email Communication #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor