Medical Assistant - Harris Medical Associates
Company: Harris Regional Hospital
Location: Sylva
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
We offer an optional $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Medical
Assistants. A 2-year commitment period is required. The Bonus
payout occurs over the 2-year period.
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are
appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris
Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including
orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and
emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy,
imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of
subspecialty care.
Where We Are:
Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local
restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to
Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by
waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National
Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and
biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern
Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size
four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate
programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC,
and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150
miles from Sylva.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time
employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for
full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial
wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Opportunities for education and training through partnership with
Duke LifePoint Healthcare
- And much more---
POSITION SUMMARY:
Medical Assistants are integral members of our healthcare team. We
offer on-the-job training and a career assistance program to help
you become a Certified Medical Assistant.
Duties include assisting with the direct care of patients as well
as other clinic activities such as preparation and information
documentation for the patient's visit including obtaining vitals,
medical history and other pertinent information from the patient.
Prepares exam rooms for patients. May assist with procedures as
directed by the Provider. Assists with collection of lab
samples.
Being able to speak Spanish is desired.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary
to adequately perform this job. However, any equivalent combination
of experience, education and training which provides the necessary
knowledge, skills and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any
legal and/or regulatory requirements.
A. Education: High school diploma or GED.
B. License/certification is not required for this position.
C. Work experience: Past experience in the medical field is
preferred, but working as a medical assistant in a physician's
office is not required.
D. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Excellent customer service
skills are required. Must have the ability to work independently,
have strong oral skills, good basic math skills and be computer
literate.
E. Life Safety: American Heart Association BLS certification (CPR)
classes are offered on site. Certification must be completed within
30 days of hire and maintained.
** Spanish Speaking preferred.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Extended periods of walking, standing, bending and stooping may be
required. Ability to hear clearly and have visual acuity necessary
for computer use. Ability to do repetitive work, keyboarding and
writing. Ability to lift 25 pounds.
EEOC Statement:
Harris Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment
Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with
all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee
or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age,
religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender
identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis
protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking
for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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