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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Specialty Center

LifePoint Health logoLifePoint Health~$18–$30/hrtypicalHickory, NCFull timePosted 2w 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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  • How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 24.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 81.0%
  • 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

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

FryeCare Specialty Center

Position Summary

FryeCare Specialty Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team. The CMA performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned practice and works closely with physicians, nurses, patients, and other members of the healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care and an exceptional patient experience.

Reports To: Practice Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions

  • Assists physicians and nurses with patient assessments and treatments.
  • Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
  • Monitors patient conditions and promptly communicates changes to the appropriate clinical team member.
  • Accurately documents patient care and services provided.
  • Maintains medical equipment and supplies, including stocking, reordering, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting.
  • Maintains clean, organized, and properly stocked examination areas.
  • Performs administrative and clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
  • Provides exceptional customer service to patients, families, providers, and teammates.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to support the needs of the practice.

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Associate degree preferred.

Licensure/Certification

  • CMA, RMA, or CCMA through the AAMA or NHA must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills

  • Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and potentially stressful healthcare environment.
  • Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and take appropriate action.
  • Strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.

Why Join FryeCare Specialty Center?

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with patients and providers in a specialty-care setting while supporting both the clinical and administrative needs of the practice. We are looking for a dependable, patient-focused team member who is committed to providing excellent care and service.

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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