Medical Assistant – Family Medicine

Advocate Aurora Health

Medical Assistant delivering family medicine patient care for Advocate Health in Denver, North Carolina. Performing clinical procedures, laboratory testing, medication administration, and care coordination.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeDenver • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care within the Medical Assistant scope, including performing clinical tasks such as venipuncture, medication administration, and point-of-care testing. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare teams and ensure a positive patient experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA/RMA)BLS CertificationVenipuncture and Specimen CollectionElectronic Medical Records (EMR) ProficiencyPatient Care and Safety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementMedication ReconciliationPoint-of-Care TestingLab Order PreparationPatient ScreeningMedication AdministrationSpecimen Labeling and PackingClinical Procedure AssistancePatient Data AssessmentRoutine and Complex Technical Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceTeam CollaborationProfessional Relationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Patient-Handling EquipmentWindows Operating SystemEmail CommunicationElectronic Medical Records Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDMedical Assistant Program CompletionBLS CertificationCMA or RMA Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical Practice SettingHealth MaintenanceCLIA StandardsRegulatory ComplianceSafety ProtocolsPatient ExperienceCompetency Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice and follow applicable policies, procedures, training, and competency requirements
Perform rooming and visit tasks, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and patient screenings
Assist providers with or perform ordered procedures
Perform venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling, packing, lab order preparation, requisition preparation, and results tracking
Perform point-of-care testing and CLIA-approved waived laboratory tests according to orders and CLIA standards
Safely administer medications and vaccines following medication-administration rights
Process medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory logs, patient messages, medication and supply orders, appointments, and referrals
Communicate effectively and timely, collaborate with teammates, and escalate issues appropriately
Maintain a clean work environment and clean instruments and equipment
Ensure equipment and supplies are operational and work areas are appropriately stocked
Assist with training and onboarding teammates
Potentially serve as a role champion or committee member
Assess patient data and provide age-appropriate care according to department policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, structured clinical military training per DD214, or EMT; applicable divisions may accept 2 years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last 5 years
Current American Heart Association BLS certification required for Greater Charlotte and Wake Forest; other divisions require obtaining BLS within 45 days unless waived by department leadership
Current certification or registration as a CMA or RMA from an accepted national organization, including AAMA, NHA, NHCWA, NCCT, ARMA, AMT, NAHP, NRMA, AMCA, or other listed credentials depending on division
Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment where required
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 after demonstrated competency
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, Windows navigation, email, and exposure to electronic medical records systems
Customer service skills supporting a positive patient experience
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance
Ability to use patient-handling equipment with another team member for certain patient lifts over 35 pounds
Functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine-hand manipulation skills
Ability to work around mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards and wear protective clothing and equipment as needed
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus eligibility, based on eligibility
Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program