Medical Assistant - Swain Family

Lifepoint Health • Bryson City, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Swain Community Hospital is part of
Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
an MA
joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to
making
communities healthier
®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills,
compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of
those we serve.

More about our team
We are a busy, well-established Family Practice with an expanding Provider list
in need of a caring, dedicated care giver for our patients. We treat patients
ranging from birth and up, focusing on both acute and chronic medical
conditions. We are looking for someone with experience in patient care and a
positive attitude. We strive for a family-like atmosphere with supportive staff
and care about our employees individually while maintaining high quality
professionalism and expertise. We are looking for a team member who cares about
our patients as much as we do to join us!

Requirements

• Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS). Certification must be completed within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• We offer on-the-job training and a career assistance program to help you become a Certified Medical Assistant.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED