Medical Assistant - Day Shift with Growth & Benefits

HCA Healthcare; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Behavioral health

Telemedicine

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability coverage

401(k) plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Certification support

Fertility and family building support

Adoption assistance

Life insurance

Legal counseling

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Asheville, NC seeks a Medical Assistant for a full-time, dayshift position with no nights, weekends, or holidays. You will support clinical operations in a busy practice.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, vital signs, injections, basic lab work, assisting with minor procedures, and managing referrals by phone. Certification is required; experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• One year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting.
• Medical Assistant Certification is required. Acceptable certifications: RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA certification, or ABR-OE credentials.
• Medical Assistants who recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from a Medical Assistings training program must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 60 days of employment.
• Candidates/incumbents with one year of Medical Assistant work experience who do not possess Medical Assistant Certification must obtain Medical Assistant Certification within one year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments, including preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Give injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
• Answer telephone calls to the practice and screen for referral.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Vital signs

Patient history taking

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Medical certifications

Job description

HCA Healthcare in Asheville, NC seeks a Medical Assistant for a full-time, dayshift position with no nights, weekends, or holidays. You will support clinical operations in a busy practice.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, vital signs, injections, basic lab work, assisting with minor procedures, and managing referrals by phone. Certification is required; experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.