Pediatric Medical Assistant — Compassionate Care Team

Lifepoint Health; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Protection

Career Growth

Well-being Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Harris Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Medical Assistant in Sylva, NC. The role supports patient assessments, treatments, and essential front-desk duties in a busy pediatric setting.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, BLS certification within 90 days, and have strong organizational and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 90 days of hire.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a provider.
• 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Harris Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Medical Assistant in Sylva, NC. The role supports patient assessments, treatments, and essential front-desk duties in a busy pediatric setting.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, BLS certification within 90 days, and have strong organizational and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.