CMA / CVFM - West Mountain View / Full Time

Catawba Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catawba Valley Medical Center in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinic outpatients under supervision of a physician or APP. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and teamwork, handling clinical and administrative duties with efficiency.

Education requirements include an accredited Medical Assisting program and/or MA certification or Paramedic certification, with BCLS certification due within three months of employment.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or MA certification, or Paramedic certification.
• BCLS certification from the American Heart Association due within three months of employment.
• No prior experience required; training provided on the job.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited Medical Assisting program or MA certification or Paramedic cert

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary of Performance Expectations:
Promotes a professional patient-centered practice image by efficiently performing a wide variety of clinical and/or administrative duties to medical office outpatients under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or licensed advanced practice provider (APP). Serves as an important role on the care team to assist the physician or APP with outcome based patient care. Utilizes a team-based approach to all tasks.

Required

Education & Credentials: 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.

Preferred

Work Experience: 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.

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.