Certified Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Lifepoint Health • Canton, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Medical Assistant – Haywood Urgent Care is a full-time position offering a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment. The schedule operates 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm. Haywood Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is committed to prioritizing employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will contribute to the mission of making communities healthier. The Urgent Care Team consists of 2 Providers, a Registered Nurse (RN), Rad Tech, and Lab Assistant. This walk-in clinic treats injuries or illnesses requiring immediate care that are not severe enough for an ER visit. The role helps alleviate ER burden by caring for emergent patients.

Requirements

• Current state certification as a certified or registered medical assistant.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 90 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical office experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a 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 provided.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Completes other tasks, within the scope of the position, as delegated by practice leads, supervisors, managers, or Market Director.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid family leave.
• Paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs.
• Free gym memberships.
• Virtual care appointments.
• Mental health services.
• Discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees