Medical Assistant

Job Title

Promotes a professional patient-centered practice image by efficiently performing a wide variety of clinical and administrative duties to medical office outpatients under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or licensed Advanced Practice Provider (APP). Serves as an important role on the care team to assist the physician or mid-level provider with outcome based patient care. Utilizes a team based approach to all tasks.

Education & Credentials:

Required: High School diploma or equivalent. BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required within three months of employment date.

Preferred: Five or more years of experience in a healthcare setting functioning in an area with clinical responsibilities using an Electronic Health Record system (EHR).

About Catawba Valley Medical Center:

Comprehensive, accessible healthcare services in the Catawba Valley. As the region's largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance:

North Carolina's first and only 5-time Magnet recipient for nursing excellence

Region's only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Women's Choice Award winner for America's Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years

American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

High level of technical care from medical experts. Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.