Medical Assistant I – Spine Center

Advocate Aurora Health

. Prepare and room patients for examinations .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeClemmons • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in clinical procedures, patient care, and effective communication within a healthcare team. Holds essential certifications and possesses the ability to perform both routine and complex technical skills in a medical assistant role.

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Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationCurrent Medical Assistant CertificationPatient Care SkillsClinical Procedure AssistanceElectronic Medical Records (EMR) Exposure

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MonitoringLaboratory ProceduresPhlebotomyEKG AdministrationSpirometrySuture and Staple RemovalMedication AdministrationInfection Control TechniquesTechnical Skills CompetencyAge-Appropriate Care

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

Windows Operating SystemElectronic MailElectronic Medical Records Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Medical Assistant Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical IntegrationQuality ImprovementPatient ExperienceHealthcare Team CollaborationAseptic Technique

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and room patients for examinations
Obtain vital signs and gather, document, and update pertinent health information
Monitor and complete Clinical Integration and Quality Improvement measures
Perform laboratory procedures, specimen collection, and testing using aseptic technique and infection-control guidelines
Assist physicians and advanced practice professionals with clinical procedures
Administer routine medications under physician/APP orders or approved protocols
Follow through on procedure and test requests, care algorithms, appointments, and referrals
Refer questions to registered nurses and physicians/APCs and relay information to patients
Communicate with physicians, APPs, and healthcare team members to maintain smooth clinic flow
Perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks as assigned, including suture and staple removal, phlebotomy, EKGs, spirometry, Holter monitor application, and prescription refills
Provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients
Use protective clothing and equipment when exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required
Current Medical Assistant certification from an approved certifying organization required: AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMT, American Allied Health, NHCWA, NAHP, or NRMA
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required
1 yr experience preferred
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 operating system navigation, electronic mail, and exposure to electronic medical records systems
Customer service skills supporting a positive patient experience
Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care and understand growth and development across the life span
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, and touch with fine-hand manipulation skills
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus eligibility
Full benefits eligibility
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
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay based on job
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Incentive pay for select positions