Certified Medical Assistant na Rutherford Regional Health System

Schedule: 

Day shift, 7-10 hour/shift, weekdays only

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Medical Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

More about our team

Our Core Values are Champion Patient Care, Do the Right Thing, Embrace Individuality, Act with Kindness, and Make a Difference Together.  We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

How you'll contribute

A Certified Medical Assistant who excels in this role:

• Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, assessing visual acuity and determining chief complaint.
• Completes all necessary documentation in the patient's medical record in accordance with practice's charting policy.
• Prepares equipment and assists providers with medical treatments, exams and procedures.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Administers intramuscular and subcutaneous and intradermal injections.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors. This includes cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments in accordance with practice policies. Stocks rooms in preparation for the daily work schedule. Takes inventory of medical and exam room supplies.
• Provides patient with appropriate education regarding procedures, diet, and medications ordered by physician and documents appropriately.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
• Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the providers.
• Answering office phones, assisting front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately. Assist in other functions of the physician practice as needed. ·                    

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.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a Certified Medical Assistant certification or Registered Medical Assistant (required).

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Assoicate's degree in Medical Assistant preferred.

Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a physician office is preferred.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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More about Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to Rutherford County. Founded in 1906 by Drs. Henry Norris and Montgomery H. Biggs.

EEOC Statement

"Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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