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LifePoint Health Certified Medical Assistant - Swain Family Care in Bryson City, North Carolina
$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for Certified Medical Assistants. A 1-year commitment period is required. The Bonus payout occurs over the 1-year period.
Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Swain Community Hospital is a 48-bed, fully-accredited critical access hospital dedicated to quality, service, and compassion making us stand out as the place for visitors, seasonal residents, and lifelong community members to receive outstanding healthcare. The hospital, along with an outpatient physician practice, offers primary and inpatient care, as well as emergency, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation, urology, cardiopulmonary, geriatric outpatient, pediatric and gastroenterology services, and a pain clinic.
Where We Are: Welcome to the Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Bryson City is a peaceful, mountain town with so much to do and see but easily accessible to urban areas such as Asheville, Knoxville, and Atlanta within driving distance. From watersports to railroad excursions to hiking and horseback riding, the outdoor lover will always find something to do. If you’re a little more indoorsy, experience our unique shops and wonderful dining options.
Why Choose Us: · Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees · Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees · Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance · Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants · Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare · And much more…
POSITION SUMMARY: The function of this position is to work alongside and assist Providers in the treatment of patients.
Assists Providers with 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. Assists Providers with procedures as directed by the Provider. Assists with collection of lab samples. Gives injections, administers meds, and provides wound care as ordered by Provider. Documents all care and education in medical record.
QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to adequately perform this job. However, any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any legal and/or regulatory requirements.
A. Education: High school diploma or GED.
B. Must hold valid certification as a Medical Assistant. CMA, RMA, NCMA or CCMA are acceptable.
C. Knowledge, skills and abilities required: Must have the ability to work independently, have strong oral skills, good basic math skills and be computer literate.
D. Life Safety: American Heart Association BLS certification (CPR) within 30 days of hire and maintained.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended periods of walking, standing, bending and stooping may be required. Ability to hear clearly and have visual acuity necessary for computer use. Ability to do repetitive work, keyboarding and writing. Ability to lift 25 pounds.
EEOC Statement “Swain Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Swain Community Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Job: *Nursing/Medical Assistant
Organization: *Western Carolina Physcian-Swain PB
Title: Certified Medical Assistant - Swain Family Care
Location: NC-Bryson City
Requisition ID: 7463-12907