FT Medical Assistant I-MFCC-Float

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care ."

Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022, 2023 & 2024! Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 & 2023 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice! This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

Hours:1st shift, days will vary | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience

FT day shift position in Mountain Family Care Center

Ashe Memorial Hospital is seeking a qualified and dependable team member to join our team in a

home-based Float

position . The selected candidate will have a designated home department (Mtn. Family Care Center) and will primarily support that area while also providing coverage to other departments or areas as needed based on staffing and operational needs.

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant is the main link between the patients and the provider. The Medical Assistant provides care and related services to patients in the clinic.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience

• Completion of a Medical Office Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant program, or equivalent training preferred.
• Previous CMA/RMA experience preferred.

License/Certifications

• Current BLS certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages the clinical function of the practice under the direction of the Physicians.
• Trains and educates practice staff.
• Accurately obtain and record vital signs and pertinent observations of patient visit.
• Prepare patients and be readily available to assist provider.
• Follow physician orders to perform and/or assist phlebotomy, sterile procedures diagnostic procedures and other procedures within the scope of practice.
• Facilitate patient flow.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Communicate with patient by telephone and confer with provider.
• Educate patient who have special needs.
• Maintains Laboratory records and patient results.
• Monthly checks of medications for expiration dates.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and telephone skills.
• Attends staff, educational, safety, and training meetings.
• Abide by policies and procedures of AMH.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.

*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.