CMA / CVFM - West Mountain View / Full Time

Catawba Valley Health System; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, NC is seeking a frontline Medical Assistant or Paramedic-certified individual. The role includes completing required certification within three months and applying basic clinical skills to support patient care in a community hospital setting.

No prior experience is required as training and on-the-job experience will bring you up to speed within a few months. This entry-level opportunity emphasizes growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assisting or certification.
• Alternatively, completion of a Paramedic degree or certification.
• BLS/CPR (BCLS) certification required within three months of hire.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program or Paramedic certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Education and Credentials

Required:

Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assisting and/or certification as a Medical Assistant or completion of a Paramedic degree or certification program. BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required within three months of employment date.

Work Experience

Required:

No experience required. Given training and on-the job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.

Preferred:

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

ABOUT US

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance:

• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating, and operating on a wide variety of conditions.