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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - FryeCare Weight Loss

LifePoint Health logoLifePoint Health~$18–$30/hrtypicalHickory, NCFull timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

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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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Medicare rating of Frye Regional Medical Center

Medicare gives Frye Regional Medical Center 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; North Carolina's hospitals average 3.3). 76% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 2% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · North Carolina hospitals by rating.

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About the job

Schedule: 5x 8 hr Shifts Monday – Friday

Job Location Type: FryeCare Weight Loss

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ® .

How you’ll contribute

A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), who excels in this role:

  • Accurately identifies patient needs
  • Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
  • Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Tuition Reimbursement : Available for full and part time employees to further education.

What we’re looking for - a motivated and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant who will be a vital link between our patients and providers, possessing a deep commitment to delivering excellent care with efficiency and a positive attitude.

Applicants should have

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • CMA or RMA or CCMA via the AAMA or NHA must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
  • One year of experience preferred

EEOC Statement

“ Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

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

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