Medical Assistant / Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery / Full Time

Catawba Valley Medical Group; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Group in Hickory, NC is seeking a patient-centered clinical assistant to support physicians and APPs. You will perform a wide range of clinical and administrative duties under supervision, contributing to efficient, outcome-based patient care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, EHR proficiency, and dependable reliability; candidates with a High School diploma and BCLS certification within three months of employment will be considered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• BCLS certification from the American Heart Association is required within three months of employment.
• One year of experience in healthcare with clinical duties and EHR use is required.
• Telemedicine experience may be considered as clinical duties.
• If no experience, candidates must be enrolled in related medical classes with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians or APPs with clinical duties and documentation.
• Support a patient-centered, team-based care approach.
• Perform administrative tasks to maintain efficient clinic operations.
• Work under direct supervision and contribute to outcome-based patient care.

Skills

EHR proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BCLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record system

Job description

Summary of Performance Expectations:

Promotes a professional patient-centered practice image by efficiently performing a wide variety of clinical and administrative duties to medical office outpatients under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or licensed Advanced Practice Provider (APP) .Serves as an important role on the care team to assist the physician or mid-level provider with outcome based patient care. Utilizes a team based approach to all tasks.

Education & Credentials:

Required

High School diploma or equivalent. BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required within three months of employment date.

Preferred

Work Experience:

Required

One year of experience in a healthcare setting performing clinical responsibilities using an electronic health record system (EHR). Telemedicine experience may be considered as clinical duties. If no experience, must be enrolled in classes related to the medical field. Given training and on-the job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.

Preferred

Five or more years of experience in a healthcare setting functioning in an area with clinical responsibilities using an Electronic Health Record system (EHR).