Medical Assistant

BEGIN AN EXCITING NEW CAREER IN HEALTHCARE AT CARING HEART MEDICAL CENTER! Caring Heart Medical Center is searching for a part-time or full-time Medical Assistant for our Hillsville, Virginia location.

Our Company

Interact with the members of your local community in one of the areas where it matters most. Healthcare is one of the cornerstones of a healthy life, and at Caring Heart Medical Center, it is our mission to ensure the absolute best outcomes for our patients, and we’re committed to promoting the public health and general welfare of our community. At CHMC, you’ll be able to make a huge positive impact on your community through delivering top-notch service in a thriving new medical facility.

As we opened our doors for the first time in August of 2024, this is a very new and exciting opportunity for our entire team. As such, the ideal candidate for this position is someone well-versed in patient care and healthcare technologies, who can easily adapt to change on the fly. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment, and embodies the CaringHeart ethos, ready to deliver excellent care to our patients, we want to meet you!

Experience is preferred but we are willing to train for the right candidate. Current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification is preferred, and applicants with CNA certification and relevant experience are encouraged to apply as well.

We offer a positive, diverse, and team-motivated work environment, as well as a competitive compensation package with a range of benefits including: paid time off, retirement savings accounts, and other possible benefits specific to offer package.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent & relevant certification or equivalent experience

Skills (preferred):

• Electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Patient Care (Outpatient)
• Medical Knowledge
• Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
• Copier/Fax
• Email
• Interpersonal skills (in-person and phone)
• Customer service

Clinical Responsibilities

• Escorting patients from waiting room to exam rooms
• Accurately gathering and recording vital signs
• Preparing patients for provider examination, gathering relevant clinical information, conducting a review of systems (ROS), reviewing patient medical history, and updating the patient’s list of medications
• Comforting patients by anticipating anxieties and effectively answering questions
• Assisting provider during examinations/procedures as needed
• Performing basic diagnostic procedures according to established protocols
• Ensuring exam rooms are consistently clean, stocked, and ready for use

Administrative Responsibilities

• Greeting patients professionally both in person and on the phone
• Quickly answering or properly referring questions and issues
• Optimizing provider schedules and patient satisfaction with efficient appointment schedulingUpdating and maintaining accurate patient records
• Processing prescription refill requests
• Sending referrals and prior authorizations and following up on status as needed
• Performing basic clerical duties as needed

Experience
Candidates should possess experience or knowledge in the following areas:

• Internal medicine practices, particularly in outpatient settings.
• Familiarity with hospital protocols and procedures.
• Understanding of coding systems for medical billing.
• Experience in dermatology or pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) settings is a plus.
• Proficiency in medication administration techniques.
• Knowledge of physiology and anatomy to assist in accurate patient assessments.
• Previous experience in urgent care environments is advantageous.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old
• Must hold current CNA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must adhere to all company policies and federal/state healthcare laws and regulations (e.g. HIPAA)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Patient care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA, CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hillsville, VA 24343 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hillsville, VA 24343: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16