Medical Assistant, Specialty Services
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) Speciality Services position at Wythe County Community Hospital is a full-time, day shift role requiring an in-person presence. The hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is dedicated to making communities healthier and prioritizes employee well-being. This role involves performing routine clinical and administrative duties to support assigned areas or offices, assisting with patient assessments and treatments under supervision, performing basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, monitoring patient condition changes, documenting patient care, maintaining equipment and supplies, and handling administrative tasks such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent.
- 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.
- Required License: CCMA, CMA, or RMA
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
- Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
- Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
- Documents patient care given.
- Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
- Maintains examination areas.
- Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
