Medical Assistant, Pain Management PRN

Medical Assistant - Swain Pain Management

Job Type: PRN | Days

Schedule: as needed Monday – Friday (8a-5p)

Your experience matters

Swain Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an MA joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

• Join our team of healthcare professionals in an office that provides pain management services.
• We are a busy chronic pain management office that leans more toward interventional treatments than medication.
• Our patients are primarily adults managing long-term pain conditions.
• The Medical Assistant will support providers with patient care, assist with procedures, and ensure efficient daily operations.
• We are looking for someone who takes initiative, pays close attention to detail, and works well within a team-oriented environment.
• We are committed to providing personalized and high-quality healthcare in a friendly and welcoming environment.

How you'll contribute

An MA who excels in this role

• Duties include assisting with the direct care of patients as well as other clinic activities such as 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.
• May assist with procedures as directed by the Provider.
• Assists with collection of lab samples.
• We offer on-the-job training and a career assistance program to help you become a Certified Medical Assistant.
• May include travel to Harris Pain Management location, as needed

Why join us

• We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS). Certification must be completed within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work experience: Past experience in the medical field is preferred, but working as a medical assistant in a physician’s office is not required.

More about Swain Community

Swain Community Hospital is a 48-bed, fully accredited critical access hospital located in Bryson City, NC, which has been serving the residents of Swain and Graham counties since 1948. The hospital, along with an outpatient physician practice, offers primary and inpatient care, as well as emergency, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation, urology, cardiopulmonary, geriatric outpatient, pediatric and gastroenterology services, and a pain clinic.

EEOC Statement

Swain Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Swain Community Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.