Medical Assistant - Float PRN
About The Position
At Ashe Memorial Hospital, our mission is simple and meaningful: “To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high-quality health care.” We are proud to be recognized as Ashe’s Best Place to Work for 2022, 2023, and 2024. Our organization has also been honored with awards for Best Hospital, Best Physician, Best Surgeon, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice. When you join our team, you become part of a healthcare system that is deeply rooted in community and committed to excellence. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive, patient-focused environment in the heart of the High Country. The Medical Assistant (MA) serves as a vital link between patients and providers, delivering high-quality clinical and administrative support across multiple physician clinic locations. This role is essential to ensuring efficient patient flow, excellent patient experiences, and quality clinical outcomes.
Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to multiple clinic environments as a float team member
- Commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork
- Willingness to comply with all health and safety requirements, including vaccinations
- Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening (post-offer)
- Proof of required vaccinations or approved exemption prior to start date
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Medical Office Assistant program preferred
Responsibilities
- Accurately obtain and document vital signs and patient information
- Prepare patients for examination and assist providers during visits
- Perform or assist with procedures including phlebotomy, sterile techniques, and diagnostics within scope of practice
- Collect, label, and process laboratory specimens
- Maintain exam rooms and clinical areas to ensure cleanliness and readiness
- Coordinate and facilitate patient flow throughout the clinic
- Communicate effectively with patients via phone and in person
- Provide patient education, including for those with special needs
- Maintain laboratory records and patient results
- Conduct routine checks of medications and supplies for expiration
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and safety initiatives
- Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits begin the first of the month following employment, in accordance with hospital policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
