MEDICAL ASSISTANT or LPN - Northern Family Medicine, Mount Airy

About the Role

Northern Regional Hospital seeks talented and diverse individuals to join our dedicated team. We offer a place where you can grow your career and become part of a family of caregivers supporting the communities we serve. This role may function as either a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse, performing common technical tasks and procedures under the direction of a provider or nurse.

Responsibilities

• Perform common technical tasks or procedures that do not require the professional judgment of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
• Administer medications via approved routes (oral, sublingual, buccal, ophthalmic, otic, nasal, inhalant, transdermal, vaginal, rectal, topical, intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular) following validation of competency and with a documented provider order. Dosage calculations for medications must be verified by a physician, independent licensed practitioner, or nurse prior to administration. High-risk medications, such as insulin, require verification by a nurse prior to administration.
• Collect blood and bodily fluids for laboratory processing.
• Perform laboratory waived testing, such as bedside finger stick glucose.
• Perform office procedures and general administrative duties.

Requirements

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or obtained within three months of hire.
• If driving is required, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record as required by hospital liability carrier.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNA certification.
• Phlebotomy training or certification.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year’s experience in a medical assistant field or equivalent healthcare experience.
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
• One year of Medical/Surgical Nursing or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience in a Physician Practice office.
• Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and regulations related to a Physician’s Office Practice.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with daily pay option through DailyPay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance for employee, spouse, and/or dependents.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and daycare expenses.
• Northern $elect Retirement Plan (403(b) and 457(b)) and Roth IRA.
• Service recognition gifts (e.g., fifth anniversary and every five years thereafter).
• Employee discount programs.
• Access to an Employee Health Clinic.