Certified Medical Assistant Surgery Spruce Pine

Mission Health; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellbeing support and counseling

Paid time off and disability coverage

Education assistance and tuition help

Retirement and stock purchase plan

Job summary

Mission Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Blue Ridge Hospital Surgery Team in Spruce Pine, NC. You will administer medications, change dressings, provide wound care, and serve as a liaison between providers and patients, documenting care delivery and patient progress.

The ideal candidate has CMA credential, current certification, and at least two years of ambulatory clinic experience; BLS within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Certification CMA credential required.
• Current certification, BLS within 90 days of employment.
• Minimum two years experience in an ambulatory clinic.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and changes dressings as needed.
• Provides wound care and liaises between providers and patients.
• Documents care delivery, patient condition, reactions and progress; educates patients on pharmaceuticals.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential

BLS Certification

Tools

Biomedical equipment handling

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Certified Medical Assistant with our Blue Ridge Hospital Surgery Team!

Job Summary And Qualifications

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.

Benefits

5 years experience Required Years of Experience

• 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.

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is a community hospital serving Mitchell, Yancey, lower Avery and upper McDowell counties. Located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital operating 25 beds. Blue Ridge Regional Hospital offers medical specialties including emergency services, prenatal and postnatal obstetrical care, wound clinic, cardiac stress testing, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, nuclear medicine, 3D mammography, endoscopy services, critical care, rehabilitation services and fitness center, cancer services, orthopedics, general surgical services, pediatrics and family medicine, and walk-in, non-emergency care at Mission My Care Now Spruce Pine.

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