Medical Assistant - Pulmonary

Harris Regional Hospital - A Duke LifePoint Hospital; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & protections

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Harris Regional Medical Center in Sylva, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Pulmonary practice. You will assist with patient assessments, perform basic diagnostic procedures, document care, and help maintain a clean, organized clinical space.

Working with three providers, you will support administrative tasks and collaborate with a tight-knit team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 90 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Previous medical office experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient assessments and treatments under supervision.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection; monitors changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care and maintains examination areas.
• Maintains equipment and supplies; stocking, cleaning, troubleshooting.
• Performs administrative duties: filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, patient registration.
• Completes other tasks as delegated by practice leads, supervisors, managers or Market Director.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Harris Regional Medical Center 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 a Medical Assistant 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.

Medical Assistant - Harris Pulmonary

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8a-5p

More About Our Team

We invite you to become part of our growing Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine specialty practice. Our close-knit team currently consists of three dedicated providers who are deeply passionate about caring for patients with respiratory conditions and sleep disorders. As we continue to grow, we are actively recruiting additional providers to help expand access to high-quality, compassionate care within our community. Our practice includes a satellite clinic and strong collaboration with our sister facility located just 30 minutes away, allowing for continuity of care and a supportive professional network. We take pride in fostering a collegial, team-oriented environment where providers truly support one another. If you are committed to patient-centered care and want to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused setting, we would love to connect with you.

How You'll Contribute

• Under the supervision of provider, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communication regarding changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Completes other tasks, within scope of position, as delegated by the practice leads, supervisors, managers or Market Director.

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: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 90 days of hire.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Previous medical office experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.

More About Harris Regional Medical Center

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care. Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.

EEOC Statement

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