Medical Assistant, Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) will perform routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area or office. This role is crucial in supporting physicians or nurses with patient assessments and treatments, performing basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, monitoring and communicating patient condition changes, documenting patient care, maintaining equipment and medical supplies, and performing administrative or clerical duties. Wythe County Community Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is committed to prioritizing employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care and is dedicated to making communities healthier.
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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
