CMA / CVFM - South Hickory / Full Time
Qualifications
Required: Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assisting and/or certification as a Medical Assistant or completion of a Paramedic degree or certification program. BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required within three months of employment date.
Requirements
Required: No experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.
Preferred: Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience.
About the organization
Catawba Valley Medical Center is the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, providing comprehensive, accessible healthcare services in the Catawba Valley. The hospital exists to heal and comfort patients, promote and foster a healthier community, and ensure access to healthcare for all who need it, regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, delivering high-quality, easily accessible care close to home.
Mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At a glance: Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years; American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center.
The center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. The current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through skilled medical practitioners and highly trained staff, the center strives to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest state‑of‑the‑art technology. A goal is to provide seamless care between patients’ primary care providers and the hospital, facilitated by participation in a vast healthcare network that enables easier and more efficient communication among local physicians, specialists, and the hospital.