CMA / DeSantis Family Medicine / Full Time

Catawba Valley Health System; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center is seeking a qualified candidate to join our clinical team. Education must include an accredited medical assisting program or paramedic qualification, with BCLS certification required within three months of start date. Training will be provided to ensure proficiency in core responsibilities.

No prior experience is required; new hires will receive on-the-job training to become proficient within a few months, supporting continuous patient care across departments.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

BCLS certification (AHA)

Basic medical assisting skills

Education

Graduate of accredited Medical Assisting program

Paramedic degree/certification

Job description

Required:

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.

Preferred:

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.