Medical Assistant – Pain Management

Advocate Aurora Health

. Assist physicians and/or Advanced Care Practitioners with patient care .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care support, including administering medications and vaccines, performing diagnostic testing, and maintaining accurate medical records. Possesses strong organizational skills and adherence to regulatory standards in a clinical environment.

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Patient Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationPoint-Of-Care TestingBLS CertificationMedical Assistant Program Completion

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MonitoringVenipunctureSpecimen CollectionElectronic DocumentationQuality Control Procedures

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

AHA BLS CertificationNational Certification Medical Association (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Patient IntakeHealth MaintenanceRegulatory StandardsCHSOSHACLIATJCDFS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist physicians and/or Advanced Care Practitioners with patient care
Perform patient intake and rooming during office visits
Complete pre-visit planning with providers and care teams
Administer vaccines, medications, and injections as applicable
Check vital signs, height, and weight
Review medication histories and update medication lists as needed
Assist with health maintenance requirements
Perform point-of-care testing and practice-specific diagnostic testing
Follow standard precautions and applicable CHS, OSHA, CLIA, TJC, DFS, and regulatory standards
Report patient conditions and reactions to providers following procedures or treatments
Assist with prescription refill inquiries, appointment scheduling, and referral authorizations
Document care electronically at the provider's direction
Perform quality control and maintenance for in-office point-of-care laboratory procedures
Perform venipuncture and assist with urine and blood specimen collection
Complete lab requisitions and prepare specimens for pickup
Monitor inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency equipment
Track and log laboratory and diagnostic tests and present results to providers
Assist with maintaining medical records and clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduate or equivalent required
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required and must be maintained
Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds
Ability to perform walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling
Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch
Manual finger dexterity
Possible exposure to communicable diseases
National Certification Medical Association certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus eligibility, based on 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 eligibility
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance