Medical Assistant (MA) Pediactrics

Lifepoint Health•Wytheville, VA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) will perform routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area or office. This role involves assisting with patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician or nurse, performing basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, monitoring and communicating changes in patient condition, documenting patient care, maintaining equipment and medical supplies, and performing administrative or clerical duties as assigned. The position is full-time, day shift, and in-person at Wythe County Community Hospital, which is part of Lifepoint Health. 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.