Medical Assistant - Swain Family

Medical Assistant - Swain Family Care 

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

$1500 sign on bonus, requires 1-year commitment 

Schedule: Monday - Friday (8a-5p) 

Your experience matters

Swain Community Hospital 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 an MA 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

We are a busy, well-established Family Practice with an expanding Provider list in need of a caring, dedicated care giver for our patients.  We treat patients ranging from birth and up, focusing on both acute and chronic medical conditions. We are looking for someone with experience in patient care and a positive attitude.  We strive for a family-like atmosphere with supportive staff and care about our employees individually while maintaining high quality professionalism and expertise.  We are looking for a team member who cares about our patients as much as we do to join us!

How you'll contribute

An MA who excels in this role:

• Duties include assisting with the direct care of patients as well as other clinic activities such as preparation and information documentation for the patient's visit including obtaining vitals, medical history and other pertinent information from the patient.  

• Prepares exam rooms for patients.  

• May assist with procedures as directed by the Provider.  

• Assists with collection of lab samples.

• We offer on-the-job training and a career assistance program to help you become a Certified Medical Assistant. 

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 have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS). Certification must be completed within 30 days of hire and maintained.

• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Work experience:  Past experience in the medical field is preferred, but working as a medical assistant in a physician's office is not required.

More about Swain Community

Swain Community Hospital is a 48-bed, fully accredited critical access hospital located in Bryson City, NC, which has been serving the residents of Swain and Graham counties since 1948. The hospital, along with an outpatient physician practice, offers primary and inpatient care, as well as emergency, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation, urology, cardiopulmonary, geriatric outpatient, pediatric and gastroenterology services, and a pain clinic. 

EEOC Statement

Swain Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Swain Community Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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.