FT Medical Assistant (CMA, CCMA, RMA, or MOA)

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are guided every day by our Mission:

“To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care.”

We are proud to have been voted Ashe’s Best Place to Work in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 — a reflection of our strong culture, dedicated team, and commitment to excellence.

When you join Ashe Memorial Hospital, you become part of an award-winning organization recognized as Ashe’s Best Hospital, along with honors for Best Surgeon, Physician, Nurse, FNP, Nurse, and Best Medical Practice!

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community — where your work truly matters and your contributions are valued.

Come grow with us and help make a large difference in a small community.

Hours: Monday through Friday | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience

JOB SUMMARY:
 

The Medical Assistant is the main link between the patients and the provider. The Medical Assistant provides care and related services to patients in the clinic.  

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education/Experience: 

Completion of a Medical Office Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant program, or equivalent training preferred.   

Previous CMA/RMA experience preferred. 

License/Certifications: Current BLS certification. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Accurately obtain and record vital signs and pertinent observations of patient visit.

2. Prepare patients and be readily available to assist provider.           

3. Follow physician orders to perform and/or assist phlebotomy, sterile procedures, diagnostic procedures and other procedures within the scope of practice. 

4. Collect and process specimens.
5. Facilitate patient flow.                                                    
6. Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
7. Communicate with patients by telephone and confer with provider.
8. Educate patients who have special needs.                                    
9. Checks crash cart daily.              
10. Maintains Laboratory records and patient results.

11. Monthly checks of medications for expiration dates.
12. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and telephone skills.
 13. Attend staff, educational, safety, and training meetings.

14. Abide by policies and procedures of AMH.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
 

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***

*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.