Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Growth in Oncology

Memorial Physician Practices; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Harris Regional Medical Center in Sylva, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our busy oncology office, Monday–Friday, 8a–5p. You will support providers with patient assessments, treatments, and administrative duties in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS; prior medical office experience preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and growth opportunities within Lifepoint Health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Previous medical office experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under provider supervision.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection; monitor patient condition.
• Document patient care and maintain examination areas.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies; stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Perform administrative duties including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.
• Obtain prior authorizations for imaging including CT/MRI.
• Data entry into the EMR system.
• Complete other tasks as delegated by leads or Market Director.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

EMR data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Harris Regional Medical Center in Sylva, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our busy oncology office, Monday–Friday, 8a–5p. You will support providers with patient assessments, treatments, and administrative duties in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS; prior medical office experience preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and growth opportunities within Lifepoint Health.