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INTRODUCTION

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This is a full-time, permanent position. The selected candidate will have flexibility in scheduling, with options to work 32 – 40 hours per week, over 4 or 5 days per week, on an 11-month annual schedule, based upon supervisor discretion and the business needs of the campus.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting throughout health services to aid patient care and business operations. The medical assistant will provide direct patient care in the capacity of nursing assistant to a provider in the clinic. The position will screen patients during intake and assessment, document chief complaint, obtain vital signs to include height and weight, and assist the provider with minor procedures as needed.

The position will also assist in maintaining proper inventory levels of all medical supplies and track inventory for pharmaceuticals in the practice. This position will be able to independently function in the laboratory and provide daily assistance for lab needs. This position will also provide assistance to the front office staff, scheduling appointments, discharging patients, and providing support to the medical staff by coordinating all outside referrals and pre-certifications.

The medical assistant may help perform duties in the allergy/immunization clinic. The medical assistant should have a broad knowledge of all operational aspects of a primary care/urgent care practice.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

- Ability to implement nursing assistance in preparing patients at check in for general clinic visits as well as assist providers in carrying out treatment plans
- Proficiency in laboratory procedures, including specimen collection, testing, and accurate documentation of results
- Working knowledge of medical office operations, including appointment scheduling, immunization requirements, charge entry, payment collection, and patient discharge processes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require registration as a Nurse Aide by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

COMPENSATION

- Anticipated Hiring Range: $43,403 for a 1.0 FTE appointment
- Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
- Number of Hours per Week: 32 - 40
- Number of Months per Year: 11
- Salary Band Range: $33,540 - $56,310
- Salary Grade: For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this advanced level position is considered a Salary Grade 57.

POSTING TEXT

- Open Date: 03/20/2026
- Close Date: 03/31/2026
- Open Until Filled: No

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered.

Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (with complete contact information).

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

BACKGROUND/E-VERIFY

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

CREDENTIAL VERIFICATION

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

UNIVERSITY SAFETY

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.