Medical Assistant – Pain Management

Advocate Aurora Health

. Prepare and room patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and gathering, documenting, and updating health information .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeHigh Point • 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 relevant certifications and possesses the ability to perform technical skills in a medical assistant role.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationMedical Assistant CertificationClinical Procedure AssistancePatient Care SkillsElectronic Medical Records (EMR) Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementLaboratory ProceduresMedication AdministrationPhlebotomySuture and Staple RemovalEKG AdministrationSpirometryDrug ScreeningPatient DocumentationInfection Control Techniques

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Records SystemsWindows Operating SystemKeyboarding

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Medical Assistant Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical IntegrationQuality ImprovementAge-Appropriate CareHealthcare Team CommunicationPatient Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and room patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and gathering, documenting, and updating health information
Monitor and complete Clinical Integration and Quality Improvement measures
Perform laboratory procedures 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 standing orders and protocols
Follow through on procedure and test requests, care algorithms, appointments, and referrals
Refer questions to Registered Nurses and physicians/APCs within scope-of-practice guidelines
Communicate with the healthcare team to ensure smooth clinic flow
Communicate accurate and timely information to patients
Perform clinical support tasks such as suture and staple removal, cultures, drug screens, phlebotomy, EKGs, spirometry, Holter monitor application, and prescription refills under supervision
Provide care appropriate to patients' age-specific needs
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the listed organizations: AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMT, American Allied Health, NHCWA, NAHP, or NRMA
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
1 year of 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 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
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

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
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 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