Medical Assistant - Family Care
About the role
Swain Community Hospital 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®.
We are a busy, well-established Family Practice with an expanding provider list in need of a caring, dedicated caregiver 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.
Schedule
Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the direct care of patients and other clinic activities such as preparation and information documentation for the patient's visit
- Obtain vitals, medical history, and other pertinent information from the patient
- Prepare exam rooms for patients
- Assist with procedures as directed by the provider
- Assist with collection of lab samples
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — must be completed within 30 days of hire and maintained
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Past experience in the medical field is preferred; prior work as a medical assistant in a physician's office is not required
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
- Financial protection: life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid family leave; and paid time off
- Financial and career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match
- Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs
- Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
- On‑the‑job training and a career assistance program to help you become a Certified Medical Assistant