Medical Assistant - Ortho

Medical Assistant – Western Carolina - Orthopedic Associates
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8a-5p
Your experience matters
Haywood Regional Medical Center 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 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
Join our team at Western Carolina - Orthopedic Associates, a growing, patient‑focused practice dedicated to delivering exceptional orthopedic care in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our team includes one experienced orthopedic surgeon, with two more joining us this fall, along with a skilled nurse practitioner and physician assistant. We value teamwork, innovation, and a shared commitment to helping our patients move better and live well.
How you'll contribute
A Medical Assistant who excels in this role:
Under the supervision of provider, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communication regarding changes in patient condition.
Documents patient care given.
Maintains examination areas.
Maintains equipment and medical supplies, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Completes other tasks, within scope of position, as delegated by the practice leads, supervisors, managers or Market Director.
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 for full-time and part-time employees.
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 possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:
Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 90 days of hire.
Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required
Previous medical office experience, preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.
More about Haywood Regional Medical Center
Haywood Regional Medical Center is licensed for 154 beds and offers a comprehensive array of services and 11 multi-specialty physician clinics. We also offer a 54,000 square foot Health and Fitness Center including personal training, indoor pool, massage therapy, and nursery.

Skills
Patient Care, Data Entry

Work arrangement
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