Certified Medical Assistant McDowell Hospital

HCA Healthcare; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Time away from work

401(k) matching

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Mission My Care Now in Marion, NC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join a patient‑focused team. The CMA will assist with medications, wound care, and dressing changes, and act as a liaison between providers and patients, documenting care and patient status.

Patient education on medications and treatment is provided as part of routine care. The position features weekday and weekend shift differentials within a busy ambulatory clinic setting, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Graduate/Certification in Medical Assistance from CMA/credential providers.
• Must have and maintain a current CMA or equivalent certification.
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a strong team to provide care for the comfort and well being of patients.
• Administers medications, changes dressings and provides wound care; liaises between providers and patients.
• Documents care delivery, patient condition, reaction and progress; provides patient education on pharmaceuticals.

Education

AAMA CMA credential

AMT RMA credential

ARMA ARMA credential

NCCT NCMA credential

AMCA CMAC credential

NHA CCMA credential

BLS Certification

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant with our Mission My Care in Marion, NC!

This position offers week-day and weekend differentials.

Employee Testament:

"I chose to work for Primary Care because of their strong reputation in providing high-quality patient care, and our commitment to improving the health and well-being of the community we live in and serve. I am daily excited about the opportunity to contribute to a team, who values, compassion, excellence, and professional growth. And I know I make a difference each day in our patient's lives. "

Job Summary and Qualifications

Job Summary

Work as a member of a strong team to provide care for the comfort and well being of patients. Administers medications, changes dressings and provides wound care as well as liaison between providers and patients. Documents care delivery, patient condition, reaction and progress. Provides patient education, especially in regard to pharmaceuticals and support the business goals of the practice.

What qualifications you will need:

• Required Education: Graduate/Certification from one of the following: AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistants – Certified Medical Assistant (CMA credential) AMT- American Medical Technologists- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA credential) ARMA- American Registry of Medical Assistants-(ARMA credential) NCCT- National Center for Competency Testing- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA credential) AMCA- American Medical Certification Association- Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC credential) NHA- National Healthcareer Association- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA credential)

• Preferred Education: None Required License: Must have and maintain a current certification. BLS Certification required within 90 days of employment.

• Preferred Experience: Minimum two (2) years experience working in an ambulatory clinic. Possess an ability to function in a high stress, physically demanding setting. Working Conditions: In contact with patients and families during working hours. Uses electrical biomedical machines and equipment. Exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents minimal. Exposure to biological hazards and patients with infectious diseases moderate. OSHA Category: Potential for exposure to blood or body fluids.

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Benefits

Mission My Care Now - McDowell, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Mission Hospital McDowell (https://missionhealth.org/member-hospitals/mcdowell/) , a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is a community hospital serving McDowell, Burke and Rutherford counties. Located in Marion, North Carolina, Mission Hospital McDowell operates 30 beds, including 5 labor and delivery suites. Medical specialties offered include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, general surgery, orthopedics, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, and walk-in, non-emergency care at Mission My Care Now McDowell. Five of Mission Hospital McDowell’s primary care practices have been recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as Rural Health Clinics.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Certified Medical Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.