Medical Assistant I
Company: Atlantic Medical Management
Location: Richlands
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
SUMMARY: MA provides patient care under the direction of a
physician by performing specific services and attending to the
patient's personal needs and comfort. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited Certified Medical
Assistant program. Pediatric MA experience preferred KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Solid understanding of medical terminology
through formal education or hands-on training. Proficient in
Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and general office software. Strong
ability to communicate and adapt care to the needs of diverse
patient populations (pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills and
consistently provides top-tier patient care. Highly organized,
detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks
simultaneously. Able to problem-solve independently, think
critically, and follow through on tasks without constant
supervision. Quick to learn new processes and adapt to change with
a positive, solutions-focused mindset. Works well in a team
environment while also being self-motivated and proactive in
individual responsibilities. Shows up consistently and on
time—reliability and accountability are essential to team success.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Must be able to work independently. Answer
telephones and greet patients in a professional, courteous, and
caring manner. Ability to perform front desk check-in/out, collect
copayments and payments on patient balances, and schedule patients
Properly and systematically update patient medical records and
information in the NextGen Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
Assist in coordinating (scheduling appointments) and conducting
patient care from pre-visit through post-visit. Show patients to
the examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. Taking
medical histories and recording vital signs. Thoroughly communicate
and explain treatment procedures to patients using effective and
appropriate communication skills received from training. Assisting
the physician during the examination and procedures, handing
instruments and materials, or performing such tasks as giving
injections and removing sutures, changing sterile and non-sterile
dressings. Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; perform
“in-house” laboratory tests on premises. Dispose of contaminated
supplies; sterilize medical instruments; prepare treatment rooms
for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Promote
patient and family understanding of the educational content and
their involvement in the plan of care, and document this in the
patient record. Provide patients with recommended web-based
resources. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a
physician; conduct a medical reconciliation to compare the
medicines the patient is currently taking with those about to be
provided to avoid harmful interactions. Ensure that the medical
visit is accurately and precisely documented in the patient's EHR.
Provide patients with information concerning the availability of
care during after-hours as needed. Participate in workflow meetings
and Quality Improvement (QI) meetings to assist in the continuous
refinement of patient care continuity. Remain current and up to
date on population health data; attend in-house training and
lectures to understand trends. Telephone prescriptions to a
pharmacy; authorize drug refills as directed. Perform other
clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.
Prior authorizations PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking,
stooping, stretching, reaching, kneeling, talking, lifting.
Controlled setting with direct interactions with patients and staff
in person and by phone. WORK ENVIRONMENT: In an office, a
climate-controlled setting with direct interactions with patients
and staff in person and by phone. Job Type: Full-time Expected
hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) AD&D insurance Dental
Insurance Health Insurance Health savings account Life insurance
Vision insurance Paid time off Travel reimbursement
Keywords: Atlantic Medical Management, Raleigh , Medical Assistant I, Healthcare , Richlands, North Carolina
