Medical Assistant - Cancer Center

Harris Regional Hospital - A Duke LifePoint Hospital; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Regional Medical Center in Sylva, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers with patient assessments, specimen collection, and administrative duties in a busy oncology office setting.

Under supervision, you will maintain exam areas and EMR data entry, handle scheduling, and assist with imaging preauthorization. Eligibility requires high school diploma and BLS within 90 days; prior medical office experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior medical office experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of provider, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Prior authorizations for imaging including CT/MRI
• Data entry into EMR system
• Completes other tasks, within scope of position, as delegated by the practice leads, supervisors, managers or Market Director.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Medical Assistant - Harris

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8a-5p

Your Experience Matters

Harris Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Join our team of healthcare professionals in an office that provides comprehensive care services to adults. These services includes New Patients, Follow Up patients in a very busy office setting of radiation oncology. We are committed to providing personalized and high-quality healthcare in a friendly and welcoming environment.

How You'll Contribute

• Under the supervision of provider, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communication regarding changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Prior authorizations for imaging including CT/MRI
• Data entry into EMR system
• Completes other tasks, within scope of position, as delegated by the practice leads, supervisors, managers or Market Director.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 90 days of hire.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Previous medical office experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.

More About Harris Regional Medical Center

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, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care. Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.

EEOC Statement

Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.