Medical Assistant - Waynesville Family Practice - FT - Days

Memorial Physician Practices; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical practice seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care activities under provider supervision. This role involves patient assessments, performing diagnostic procedures, and maintaining medical equipment and supplies. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, critical thinking skills, and preferably prior medical office experience.

Qualifications

• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Document patient care given.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description:

Under the supervision of provider, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.

Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Minimum Work Experience
Previous medical office experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

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.

Required Skills
Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Certified Medical Assistant preferred.