Medical Assistant - Asheboro Orthopedics

Major Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (chief complaint, allergies, medications).
• Monitor and complete Clinical Integration/Quality Improvement measures, notifying clinicians of opportunities within scope.
• Perform laboratory procedures (e.g., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection) using aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Assist the Physician/Advanced Practice Professional (APP) with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administer routine medications under Physician/APP orders or approved standing orders/protocols (immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins, topical agents).
• Follow through with procedure or test requests, pre‑approved care algorithms, new appointment times, and referrals to other facilities or services.
• Refer questions to Registered Nurses and Physician/APC per scope of practice guidelines and relay information back to patients as directed.
• Communicate with the Physician/APP and other team members to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjust as necessary.
• Effectively communicate accurate and timely information with patients.
• Perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks based on specialty and competency, including removal of sutures and staples, phlebotomy (butterfly, venous, heel stick), EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of patients served, including growth and development principles and age‑specific care requirements.

Licensure, Registration, and Certification Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the following:
  • CMA – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • CCMA – National Health Career Association (NHA)
  • NCMA – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • RMA – American Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Allied Health
  • NCMSMA – National Healthcare Worker’s Association (NHCWA)
  • NRCMA – National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • NRMA – National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)

Education Required

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Experience Required

1 year of experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigation within a Windows operating system, electronic mail, and exposure to electronic medical records systems.
• Customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift 35 lb without assistance; patient lifts over 35 lb require equipment and assistance from at least one other team member.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and fine‑hand manipulation skills required.
• Frequent exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body fluid hazards; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as needed.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Pay Range

$21.85 – $32.80 per hour, based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, alternating 7:00 am – 4:00 pm or 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; rotating Saturdays.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits: 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 differentials, on‑call pay, and other incentive pay.
• Opportunity for annual performance‑based increases.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed by the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It provides care under the names Advocate Health Care (Illinois), Atrium Health (the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama), and Aurora Health Care (Wisconsin). Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients, conducts hundreds of clinical trials, and partners with Wake Forest University School of Medicine as its academic core. The system is nationally recognized for expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatment, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. With 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, Advocate Health offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs, employing over 2,000 residents and fellows in more than 200 programs. The organization is committed to equitable care and provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.