PRN Medical Assistant

Blue Ridge Health; Chelmsford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a PRN Medical Assistant/LPN, where you will play a crucial role in providing quality patient care. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic medical office setting, assisting with vital patient care tasks and contributing to a positive team environment. With a commitment to compassionate care and community service, this organization values your growth and offers training support for certifications. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Account with Company Matching

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and documentation preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with delivering quality patient care.
• Obtain and record vital signs and perform basic medical procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Patient care assistance

Bi-Lingual communication

Medical phone triage

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

Overview

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant/LPN to join our team in Highlands, NC (We will train you!)

$18.72 hourly - Entry Level Pay – Opportunities for Salary and Career Advancement Available

What We Offer You:

• 403(b) Retirement Account with Company Matching

What You'll Do:

As a Medical Assistant or LPN you will be an integral member of the BRH medical team assisting with the direct care of patients and clinic activities. We are looking for a team player that can help build a positive environment with a desire to work in an interdisciplinary healthcare team and with a culturally diverse patient population. Responsibilities include:

• Working in a fast-paced medical office setting
• Assisting providers with delivering quality patient care
• Obtaining and recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.)
• Performing basic medical procedures such as blood draws and EKGs
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• Recording patient information in electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Answering phones, responding to inquiries, and relaying information to providers
• Adhering to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality
• Contributing to a positive and cooperative team environment

What We're Looking For:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and common medical documentation preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
• Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant preferred– Must obtain certification within 18 months of hire date if not currently certified (We can help you get it – ask us how!)
• Licensed Practical Nurses – NC licensure preferred (we will pay for your license renewal!)
• Medical phone triage experience preferred
• Ability to float between nearby clinical sites as needed
• Bi-Lingual (preferred, but not required – we pay extra per hour for your language skills)

About Blue Ridge Health:

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.