Medical Assistant (MA) Float

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hrs per week
• Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday & Sunday 8am–2pm
• In-person float between clinics
• Job Location: Galax, VA
• Hourly range: $18.53 – $22.88 p/hr

About the role

As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you will support those in our facilities who are interfacing with and providing care to our patients and community members, positively impacting our mission of making communities healthier.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant Float will perform routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area or office. Under the supervision of a physician 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.

Required Skills

• 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

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent required

Required Licenses/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within 60 days of hire
• CCMA, CMA, or RMA certification required

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage with medical plans tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN 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