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Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Medical Assistant or LPN - Medical Specialties Float

Nursing & Frontline Patient Care +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • LPN applicants must hold a Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which they practice.
  • LPN applicants must obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • Medical Assistant applicants must obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • Applicants must have a GED or high school equivalency diploma.
  • LPN applicants must complete an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
  • Medical Assistant applicants must complete an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or have two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years.
  • Applicants must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
  • Applicants must be able to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  • Applicants must be able to push and pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • Applicants must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and be able to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • Applicants must be able to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • Applicants must be able to perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
  • Applicants may be exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases, and must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary.
  • Applicants must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
  • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
  • The department nurse leader may identify additional physical requirements for unique departmental responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
  • Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
  • Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.
  • Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
  • Perform laboratory-related tasks, including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
  • Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
  • Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated care.

About the Company

Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Atrium Health is a nonprofit health system serving the southeastern United States with a network of hospitals, clinics, and care sites. It offers primary care, specialty care, rehabilitation, and cancer treatment across more than 1,400 locations, including 40 hospitals. Patients use MyAtriumHealth, a digital portal for scheduling and paying bills, and some care is delivered at home through programs like Levine Children’s. Its goal is to provide accessible, coordinated healthcare across its region while supporting patients with digital tools and broad services, differentiating itself by scale, nonprofit mission, and home-based hospital-level care.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$31.6M
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1940

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