Front Office Medical Assistant - Harris Women's Care

LifePoint Health; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sylva, NC, is seeking a Front Office Medical Assistant to join their team. This role involves scheduling, patient care, and insurance management, with opportunities for on-the-job training and career advancement. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and strong communication skills, with bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred. Enjoy competitive benefits, a supportive work environment, and the chance to make a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) benefits

401K benefits

Competitive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement/assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a medical setting preferred.
• BLS certification (CPR) must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and insurance management.
• Assisting with patient care and preparing documentation.
• Obtaining vitals and medical history.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Independence

Basic Math

Computer Literacy

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Front Office Medical Assistant - Harris Women's Care (7463-13103)

We offer an optional $1,500 Sign-on Bonus for Medical Assistants. A 1-year commitment period is required. The bonus payout occurs over the 1-year period.

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, emergency medicine, sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging, laboratory services, and other subspecialty care.

Where We Are:
Located in western North Carolina, Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, breweries, and convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape features waterfalls, rocky peaks, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, ideal for outdoor activities. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, located nearby in Cullowhee. Asheville, Gatlinburg, and Atlanta are within 50 to 150 miles.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank
• Employee Assistance Program for wellness support
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance for qualified applicants
• Partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare for education and training
• And much more…

Position Summary:

Medical Assistants are vital members of our healthcare team. We provide on-the-job training and career assistance to help you become a Certified Medical Assistant.

This front office position involves scheduling, insurance management, and implementing Centering OB. Responsibilities also include checking eligibility for Vaxcare, filling in as a referral specialist, assisting with patient care, preparing documentation, obtaining vitals, medical history, and other pertinent information. You will also prepare exam rooms and assist with procedures and lab sample collection as directed by the provider.

Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency is strongly desired.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED. Certification is not required, but previous experience in a medical setting is preferred. Excellent customer service, independence, strong communication, basic math, and computer literacy are essential. BLS certification (CPR) must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained.

Physical and Environmental Requirements: Extended walking, standing, bending, and stooping; hearing and visual acuity; repetitive work; lifting up to 25 pounds.

Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Details

Position: Nursing/Medical Assistant

Location: NC-Sylva

Schedule: Full-time, day shift, 7-10 hours per shift, weekdays only