Medical Assistant II – General Surgery

Advocate Aurora Health

. Provide patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeMatthews • 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, administering medications, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Exhibits strong communication and interpersonal skills to enhance patient experience and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA)AHA BLS CertificationTwo Years Clinical ExperienceVenipuncture and Specimen CollectionProficient Computer Skills

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementMedication ReconciliationPoint-of-Care TestingLab-Order PreparationPatient History DocumentationMedication AdministrationInsurance Authorization ProcessingClinical Procedure AssistanceTechnical Skills within Medical Assistant ScopeAge-Appropriate Patient Care

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service OrientationTeam CollaborationTraining and Onboarding Assistance

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical RecordsWindows Operating SystemEmail Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CMA or RMA CertificationAHA BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical PracticeHealth MaintenanceRegulatory ComplianceCLIA-Approved TestingSpecimen LabelingMedication SafetyPatient ExperienceMedical Assistant ScopeClinical Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
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 practice-specific diagnostic testing
Administer medications and vaccines safely
Process medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory logs, patient messages, medication and supply orders, appointments, and referrals
Communicate effectively, collaborate with teammates, and escalate issues appropriately
Maintain clean work areas and ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are functional and stocked
Assist with training and onboarding teammates
Serve as a role champion or committee member when assigned
Provide age-appropriate care based on patient status and developmental needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or qualifying structured clinical military training/EMT where applicable
Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant
Current AHA BLS certification required for Greater Charlotte and Wake Forest; other divisions require it within 45 days unless exempted
CMA or RMA certification/registration from an approved national organization
Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment where applicable
Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, Windows navigation, email, and exposure to electronic medical records
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Customer service skills supporting a positive patient experience
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance
Functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine-hand manipulation skills
Ability to perform frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, climbing, and reaching
Ability to operate required equipment and work around mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards

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
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 healthcare and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program