Lifepoint Health·Sanford, North Carolina
The Medical Assistant is responsible for identifying patient needs, documenting medical histories, and providing age-appropriate care. They also assist during medical examinations and ensure timely documentation of medical necessity in patient records.
Schedule: Days Part Time
Job Location Type: In-person
Your experience matters
At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®.
How you’ll contribute
Accurately identifies patient needs and documents basic medical history.
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
Assist during medical examinations.
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 — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
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.
Tuition Reimbursement : Available for full and part time employees to further education.
What we’re looking for- a compassionate medical assistant with a deep understanding of physician practices and patient care.
High school diploma or equivalent is Required.
Graduate of accredited medical assistance program or equivalent Required
Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification is required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of hire.
Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Haughton by emailing Morgan.Haughton@lifepointhealth.net [Meaghan.price@lpnt.net]
“Central Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Carolina is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Candidates must have a high school diploma and be a graduate of an accredited medical assistance program. Required certifications include an active CMA, CCMA, or RMA upon hire, and BLS certification within 60 days.
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.