Medical Office & Patient Care Specialist

Carolina-Asthma-; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina-Asthma- in Hickory, NC is seeking a non-exempt Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative tasks in a specialty office. You will assist physicians with patient care, collect specimens, check vital signs, prepare for exams, and help with documentation.

The role requires patient-focused communication, clerical duties such as scheduling and insurance verification, chart management, and strict infection control. Travel to all clinic locations within the company is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; medical office assistant training preferred.
• Minimum one year of recent experience in a medical facility as a medical assistant or externship.
• Current CPR certification and immunization records required.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned including organizing patient flow, assisting with exams and procedures, and charting.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities such as sending/receiving patient records, scheduling appointments, and verifying demographics.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities including cleaning rooms, maintaining infection control, and restocking supplies.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities promoting patient rights and responding to emergencies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Communication skills

Clerical duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical office assistant diploma

CPR certification

Job description

Carolina-Asthma- in Hickory, NC is seeking a non-exempt Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative tasks in a specialty office. You will assist physicians with patient care, collect specimens, check vital signs, prepare for exams, and help with documentation.

The role requires patient-focused communication, clerical duties such as scheduling and insurance verification, chart management, and strict infection control. Travel to all clinic locations within the company is expected.