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Certified Medical Assistant / Urgent Care - Mtn View / Full Time 9a-9p

Catawba Valley Health SystemHickory, NCDayPosted 3mo agoStill open, checked every night
  • No experience required
  • Full-time
  • Days

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open medical assistant jobs in North Carolina post a median of $27.33 an hour, the middle half $25.41–$28.63, across 235 jobs that state their pay. Medical assistants employed in North Carolina earn a median of $21.70 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.89x · Clicks 29
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.0% · Stating an hourly rate 45.7%

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About the job

Summary of Performance Expectations:

Promotes a professional patient-centered practice image by efficiently performing a wide variety of clinical and/or administrative duties to medical office outpatients under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or licensed mid-level provider. Serves as an important role on the care team to assist the physician or mid-level provider with outcome based patient care. Utilizes a team based approach to all tasks.

Education & Credentials:

Required

Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assisting and/or certification as a Medical Assistant or completion of a Paramedic degree or certification program. BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required within three months of employment date.

Work Experience:

Required

No experience required. Given training and on-the job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.

Preferred

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance

  • Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
  • American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.

From Catawba Valley Health System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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