Medical Assistant, Galax Family Care

Medical Assistant, Galax Family Care

Schedule: Days 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Weekdays

Job Type: In-person

Job Location: Galax, VA

Your experience matters 

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

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. 

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant will perform routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area or office. Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.

• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. 

• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. 

• Documents patient care given.

• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. 

• Maintains examination areas.

• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

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.

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• A graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent is required.

Required Licenses/Certification: 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within 60 days of hire.
• The following certifications are required CCMA, CMA, or RMA is required. 

EEOC Statement 

Twin County Regional Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twin County is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. 

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran. 

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.