Medical Assistant

About the Role

Paris Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, 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 a Medical Assistant 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.

About Our Team

We're committed to a culture of safety and engagement, making Paris Regional Health a place where people want to work. We see our team as a big family -- and it's always growing.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.
• Under the supervision of physicians 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.
• Other tasks as requested/assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Graduate of accredited medical assistance program or equivalent.
• Licenses: CCMA, CMA or RMA certification required.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within 60 days of hire.

Schedule

5x8, Day shift, rotating weekends.

Benefits

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

About Paris Regional Medical Center

Paris Regional Medical Center is a 154-bed general acute-care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma communities for 111 years. Paris Regional is a Level III Trauma Facility, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke Care certified, and our orthopedic outcomes are in the top 5% in the nation.