Medical Assistant
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital·Southport, North Carolina
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital·Southport, North Carolina
The Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of healthcare providers. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, taking vital signs, and assisting in examinations.
Description $2000 sign-on bonus
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of the physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by provider
Education: High school graduate or equivalent Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program (preferred) or documentation of training/work experience equivalent to training of a Medical Assistant accredited program Must be certified or registered within six (6) months of hire Current BLS certification
Market context
In North Carolina, Medical Assistant roles are commonly tied to outpatient clinics, primary care, and specialty practices, where employers look for candidates who can support patient flow and documentation. This role is competitive because employers want a high school graduate with MA or CNA training preferred, 1-2 years of clinical experience, EMR and coding skills, and consistent HIPAA and OSHA compliance. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your resume to show hands-on clinical support and system proficiency.
