Medical Assistant - Family Care

Lifepoint Health; North Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

On-the-job training

Comprehensive benefits

Zusammenfassung

Swain Community Hospital in Bryson City, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant for Swain Family Care. The role is full-time, with a 8am–5pm schedule, Monday–Friday, and includes a $1,500 sign-on bonus upon a 1-year commitment.

The MA will support direct patient care, prepare exam rooms, collect labs, document medical history and vitals, and may assist with procedures as directed by the Provider. On-the-job training is offered to become a Certified Medical Assistant.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in the medical field preferred; working as a medical assistant in a physician’s office not required.

Aufgaben

• Assist with direct patient care and clinic activities, including documenting patient information and vitals.
• Prepare exam rooms for patients.
• May assist with procedures as directed by the Provider.
• Assist with collection of lab samples.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs

Medical history collection

Critical thinking

Patient care

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical terminology

Jobbeschreibung

Medical Assistant - Swain Family Care

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

$1500 sign on bonus, requires 1-year commitment

Schedule: Monday - Friday (8a-5p)

Your experience matters

Swain Community Hospital 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 an MA 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

We are a busy, well-established Family Practice with an expanding Provider list in need of a caring, dedicated care giver for our patients. We treat patients ranging from birth and up, focusing on both acute and chronic medical conditions. We are looking for someone with experience in patient care and a positive attitude. We strive for a family-like atmosphere with supportive staff and care about our employees individually while maintaining high quality professionalism and expertise. We are looking for a team member who cares about our patients as much as we do to join us!

How you'll contribute

An MA who excels in this role:

• Duties include assisting with the direct care of patients as well as other clinic activities such as preparation and information documentation for the patient's visit including obtaining vitals, medical history and other pertinent information from the patient.
• Prepares exam rooms for patients.
• May assist with procedures as directed by the Provider.
• Assists with collection of lab samples.
• We offer on-the-job training and a career assistance program to help you become a Certified Medical Assistant.

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 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

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS). Certification must be completed within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work experience: Past experience in the medical field is preferred, but working as a medical assistant in a physician's office is not required.

More about Swain Community

Swain Community Hospital is a 48-bed, fully accredited critical access hospital located in Bryson City, NC, which has been serving the residents of Swain and Graham counties since 1948. The hospital, along with an outpatient physician practice, offers primary and inpatient care, as well as emergency, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation, urology, cardiopulmonary, geriatric outpatient, pediatric and gastroenterology services, and a pain clinic.

EEOC Statement

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