Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - FryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery

Lifepoint Health®; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Life, accident, disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Health at FryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery in Hickory, NC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support patient care and documentation in our cardiothoracic team.

You will identify patient needs and provide age-appropriate care, while ensuring medical necessity is accurately documented in the medical record. This role offers a $2,500 incentive bonus and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CMA or RMA or CCMA via the AAMA or NHA must be obtained within 60 days of hire
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire
• One year of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately identifies patient needs
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record

Skills

CMA

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

$2,500 Incentive Bonus

Schedule: 5x 8 hr Shifts Monday - Friday

Job Location Type: FryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery

Your Experience Matters At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you\'ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®.

More About Our Team

FryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery is experienced in caring for patients with a wide range of heart and lung diseases including heart failure, coronary artery disease, valve disease and more.

Our fellowship-trained cardiovascular surgeons perform both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques and work with each patient to tailor care specific to their unique needs. FryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery features dedicated, knowledgeable surgeons offering surgical and minimally invasive procedures for a variety of heart and lung conditions.

In addition to providing a range of services and resources including testing, monitoring, and therapies, we offer guidance to help patients learn how to prevent disease through healthy lifestyle choices.

How You\'ll Contribute

A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), who excels in this role:

• Accurately identifies patient needs
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Available for full and part time employees to further education.

What we\'re looking for- a motivated and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant who will be a vital link between our patients and providers, possessing a deep commitment to delivering excellent care with efficiency and a positive attitude.

Applicants Should Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CMA or RMA or CCMA via the AAMA or NHA must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• One year of experience preferred

EEOC Statement

" Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.