Medical Assistant, Cardiology

Memorial Physician Practices; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 53,095,000 - 65,560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health recruits a Medical Assistant for the Cardiology department in Galax, VA. This in-person role supports physicians and nurses with routine clinical and administrative duties and patient assessments.

We offer comprehensive benefits, paid time off, tuition assistance, and a focus on professional development. Required: BLS within 60 days, CCMA/CMA/RMA certification, and completed MA program or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• BLS certification obtained within 60 days of hire.
• CCMA, CMA, or RMA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clinical and administrative duties under supervision.
• Assist with patient assessments and treatments.

Skills

Critical thinking

Stress tolerance

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

MA program graduate

Job description

Medical Assistant, Cardiology

Schedule: Full-time | Day shift

Job Type: In-person

Job Location: Galax, VA

Hourly range: $18.53 - $22.88 p/hr.

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you will support those in our facilities who are interfacing with and providing care to our patients and community members, positively impacting our mission of making communities healthier.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage with medical plans - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

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.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant will perform routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area or office. Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.

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.

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• A graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent is required.

Required Licenses/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within 60 days of hire.
• The following certifications are required: CCMA, CMA, or RMA.

EEOC Statement

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

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.