Medical Assistant Primary Care

Mission Health; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Mission Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Primary Care Clinic in Haywood. You will work as part of a strong team to deliver care for the comfort and well-being of patients, including administering medications and providing patient education.

Qualified candidates should have a graduation certification and a current medical assistant certification, with a preference for two years of experience in an ambulatory clinic. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Certification from a credentialed program required.
• Must have a current medical assistant certification.
• Minimum two years of experience in an ambulatory clinic.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and change dressings.
• Provide patient education regarding pharmaceuticals.
• Document care delivery and patient conditions.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Wound care

Communication

Education

Graduate/Certification from a credentialed program (CMA, RMA, etc.)

Tools

Biomedical machines

Job description

Medical Assistant – Primary Care Clinic, Haywood

Job Summary

Work as a member of a strong team to provide care for the comfort and well‑being of patients. Administer medications, change dressings, provide wound care, and serve as liaison between providers and patients. Document care delivery, patient condition, reaction, and progress, and provide patient education regarding pharmaceuticals to support the business goals of the practice.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Graduate/Certification from one of the following credentialed programs: AAMA (Certified Medical Assistant, CMA); AMT (Registered Medical Assistant, RMA); ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants, ARMA); NCCT (National Certified Medical Assistant, NCMA); AMCA (Clinical Medical Assistant Certification, CMAC); NHA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, CCMA).
• Preferred Education: None required.
• License/Certification: Must have and maintain a current medical assistant certification. Mandatory BLS certification within 90 days of employment.
• Preferred Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience in an ambulatory clinic. Ability to function in a high‑stress, physically demanding setting.
• Working Conditions: Contact with patients and families during working hours; use of electrical biomedical machines and equipment; minimal exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents; moderate exposure to biological hazards and patients with infectious diseases; OSHA category: potential for exposure to blood or body fluids.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3%–9% of pay (based on years of service), employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student‑loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity‑theft protection, and consumer discounts.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.