Medical Assistant Position Summary

The Medical Assistant performs routine clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. This role supports patient care delivery, maintains medical equipment and supplies, and contributes to a positive patient experience.

Essential Functions

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician or nurse.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition and document all care provided.
• Maintain and restock medical supplies and equipment; ensure cleanliness of examination areas.
• Perform administrative tasks including filing, reception, appointment scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare team members.

Additional Information

• Reports to: Practice Manager
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with professionalism and sound judgment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.

Skills: Critical thinking, strong communication, and ability to manage tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and take appropriate action.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.