Medical Assistant - Family Care

Lifepoint Health • Sylva, NC

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About The Position

Harris Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Medical Assistant for a family care office serving patients of all ages. The office provides routine checkups, illness management, preventive care, and minor procedures in a friendly, welcoming environment. Under a provider’s supervision, the Medical Assistant supports patient assessments and treatments, performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, documents care, maintains examination areas and equipment, and performs administrative and clerical duties as assigned. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and 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

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under provider supervision.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and collect specimens.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Document patient care provided.
• Maintain examination areas.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies by stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Complete other tasks within the position’s scope as delegated by practice leads, supervisors, managers, or the Market Director.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED