Medical Assistant Albemarle Urgent Care

Department:

02190 GCMG Urgent Care:
Albemarle - Immediate Care

Full time

Yes

36

This position is a 3:3 schedule, working 3 12‑hour shifts. Resulting in 36 hours weekly and 72 hours bi‑weekly, with a rotation of weekends and holidays.

US $22.50 – US $33.75

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency as required for 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 providers or performs procedures as ordered.
• Performs laboratory duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking; performs POCT and completes CLIA‑approved waived laboratory tests.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration.
• Performs other duties such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
• Communicates effectively, works as part of a team, and escalates appropriately.
• Maintains a clean work environment, ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned and stocked.
• May assist in training and onboarding of new teammates.
• May serve as a role champion or committee member.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills for age‑specific patient care, assessing data and interpreting information to meet each patient’s needs.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent clinical military training.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or 2 years of verifiable full‑time MA experience within last 5 years.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or military training equivalent.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or 2 years of verifiable MA experience within last 5 years.

• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health competency assessment.
• Recognized or certified as a CMA or RMA by an approved national organization (AAMA, NHA, NHCWA, NCCT, ARMA, AMT, NAHP, NRMA).
• Successful completion of system‑approved trainer program for new teammates.

• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by AHA required within 45 days.
• Certified or registered as CMA or RMA by approved national organizations.

• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Certified or registered as CMA or RMA by approved national organizations.

• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by AHA required within 45 days.
• Certified or registered as CMA or RMA by approved national organizations.

• Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.

• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within MA scope after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive professional relationships.
• Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, windows navigation, and use of electronic medical records.
• 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 lbs without assistance; for >35 lbs patient lifts, use equipment with at least one other team member when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement…