Entry-Level Medical Assistant – Family Medicine (CMA)

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

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.