Medical Assistant
Lifepoint Health
- Location
- Onsite (Paris, TX)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Paris Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties in support of patient care. The role involves patient assessments, diagnostic procedures, and maintaining medical supplies within a community-focused healthcare environment.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Paid family leave
Perks
- Tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- Gym memberships
- Discount programs
Full job details
Your experience matters
Paris Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, 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 a Medical Assistant 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
We’re committed to a culture of safety and engagement, making Paris Regional Health a place where people want to work. We see our team as a big family -- and it's always growing.
How you’ll contribute
A Medical Assistant who excels in this role:
Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.
Under the supervision of physicians or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.
Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
Maintains examination areas.
Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Other tasks as requested/assigned.
What we’re looking for
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent; Graduate of accredited medical assistance program or equivalent
Licenses: Required: CCMA, CMA or RMA Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within 60 days of hire
Schedule: 5x8, Day shift, rotating weekends
Why join us
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.
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.
More about Paris Regional Medical Center
Paris Regional Medical Center is a 154-bed general acute-care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma communities for 111 years. Paris Regional is a Level III Trauma Facility, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke Care certified, and our orthopedic outcomes are in the top 5% in the nation.
EEOC Statement
Paris Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Paris Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
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.