Medical Assistant (Psychiatry)

About the role

At Avance Care, we are committed to raising the standard of healthcare. As one of North Carolina’s largest independent primary care networks, we provide comprehensive services that care for the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our patients. As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play an essential role in delivering high-quality patient care. Working closely with our providers, you’ll help ensure every patient has a positive, efficient, and compassionate healthcare experience.

Position Highlights

• Full-time role with 8-hour weekday shifts and with a no weekend schedule
• Primarily supports one provider, requiring a flexible and adaptable team player
• Opportunity to contribute in a busy, fast-paced clinical environment
• Ideal for candidates who thrive under pressure and maintain a patient-centered focus
• Comprehensive benefits package available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam/treatment rooms
• Triage patients as necessary
• Administer vaccines and injections
• Record patient data prior to the physician’s visit
• Assist physicians with exams and a wide variety of procedures
• Administer medications
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed
• Maintain proper disinfection protocols
• Complete prior authorizations for medications and diagnostic imaging
• Phone in prescriptions and distribute proper medications as ordered by the provider

Requirements

• CMA, CCMA, RMA, or EMT certification
• At least one year of Medical Assistant experience

Other Priorities

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity
• Growth mindset
• Flexibility and resilience