Medical Assistant – OB/GYN

Advocate Aurora Health

Medical Assistant providing OB/GYN patient care at Atrium Health clinics. Performing clinical procedures, laboratory testing, medication administration, and patient-support duties.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeHuntersville • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $33 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 vital signs, medication administration, and laboratory procedures. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills to enhance patient experience and teamwork.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant CertificationBLS CertificationVenipuncture SkillsElectronic Medical Records ProficiencyPatient Care Skills

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementMedication ReconciliationSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingMedication AdministrationLab Order PreparationHealth MaintenanceAllergy ReviewClinical Procedure AssistancePatient Messaging

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service SkillsTeamworkEffective Escalation

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Records SystemsWindows NavigationKeyboardingEmail Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDMedical Assistant Program CompletionAHA BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical TrainingRegulatory ComplianceHealth MaintenanceSafety Logs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice and follow policies, procedures, training, and competency requirements
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 order preparation, and results tracking
Conduct point-of-care testing and CLIA-approved waived laboratory and specialty diagnostic tests
Safely administer medications and vaccines following medication-administration rights
Handle medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory logs, patient messaging, supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals
Cross-train and perform specialty- or clinic-relevant duties within scope
Communicate effectively and timely, work as part of a team, and escalate appropriately
Maintain a clean work environment; clean instruments and equipment and ensure supplies and equipment are stocked and operational
Provide age-appropriate care based on patient status and developmental needs
Work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or qualifying structured military clinical training per DD214, or EMT for Greater Charlotte/Wake Forest
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required for Greater Charlotte/Wake Forest
Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment
No experience required
Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, Windows navigation, electronic mail, 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 shoulders throughout the workday
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance
Functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine-hand manipulation skills
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
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, where applicable
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