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! 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 & Days Vary | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience

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.

Language Skills: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Other Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledgeable in skills of patient/guest relations.

Expected Hours of Work: Monday through Friday, general clinic hours. Evening, weekend, and holiday work required as necessary.

Personal Protective Equipment: Must be able and willing to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages the clinical function of the practice under the direction of the Physicians.
2. Trains and educates practice staff.
3. Accurately obtain and record vital signs and pertinent observations of patient visit.
4. Prepare patients and be readily available to assist provider.
5. Follow physician orders to perform and/or assist phlebotomy, sterile procedures diagnostic procedures and other procedures within the scope of practice.
6. Facilitate patient flow.
7. Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
8. Communicate with patient by telephone and confer with provider.
9. Educate patients who have special needs.
10. Maintains Laboratory records and patient results.
11. Monthly checks of medications for expiration dates.
12. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and telephone skills.
13. Attends staff, educational, safety, and training meetings.
14. Abide by policies and procedures of AMH.
15. 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.