Medical Assistant - Harris Pain Clinic - PRN

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care. 

Where We Are:
Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.

Why Choose Us:
·    Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
·    Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
·    Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
·    Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
·    Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
·    And much more…

The function of the Medical Assistant is to work alongside and assist Providers in the treatment of patients. Assists Providers with 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.  Assists Providers with procedures as directed by the Provider.  Assists with collection of lab samples. Documents all care and education in medical record.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 
The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to adequately perform this job.  However, any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any legal and/or regulatory requirements.  
A.    Education:  High school diploma or equivalent.  
B.    Work experience:  Two years of experience working in a physician’s practice desired.  
C.    Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:  Must have the ability to work independently, have strong communication skills, good basic math skills and be computer literate.  Coding experience preferable. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.  Customer service skills a must.  A service-oriented personality is required.
D.    Life Safety: American Heart Association BLS certification (CPR) maintained.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Extended periods of time sitting and walking, bending and stooping may be required.  Ability to do repetitive work, keyboarding and writing.  Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time.  Has the ability to lift and move 25 pounds. Vision and hearing corrected to normal limits. Potential exposure to patients or other individuals who may be physically or verbally abusive. 

EEOC Statement
“Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”