Medical Assistant - Waynesville Family Practice

LifePoint Hospitals•Clyde, NC

66d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of provider, 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. Mains examination areas. Mains equipment and medical supplies, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration. Completes other tasks, within scope of position, as delegated by the practice leads, supervisors, managers or Market Director.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
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.
Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical office experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

performing patient assessments and treatments
performing basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection
monitoring and communicating changes in patient condition
documenting patient care given
maintaining examination areas
maintaining equipment and medical supplies, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting
performing administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration
completing other tasks, within scope of position, as delegated by the practice leads, supervisors, managers or Market Director