Medical Assistant/Prior Authorization Specialists - Swain Family Care

Lifepoint Health

7h•Onsite

About The Position

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care. Position Summary: Medical Assistants are integral members of our healthcare team. We offer on-the-job training and a career assistance program to help you become a Certified Medical Assistant. Duties include assisting with the direct care of patients as well as other clinic activities such as preparation and information documentation for the patient’s visit including obtaining vitals, medical history and other pertinent information from the patient. Prepares exam rooms for patients. May assist with procedures as directed by the Provider. Assists with collection of lab samples.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Excellent customer service skills are required
Must have the ability to work independently, have strong oral skills, good basic math skills and be computer literate
American Heart Association BLS certification (CPR) classes are offered on site. Certification must be completed within 30 days of hire and maintained

Nice To Haves

Past experience in the medical field is preferred, but working as a medical assistant in a physician’s office is not required.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the direct care of patients
Preparation and information documentation for the patient’s visit including obtaining vitals, medical history and other pertinent information from the patient
Prepares exam rooms for patients
Assist with procedures as directed by the Provider
Assists with collection of lab samples