Behavioral Health Medical Assistant

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.; Columbus (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Company sponsored life insurance

Short and long-term disability

403(b) retirement with company match

9 paid holidays per year

PTO and Personal Day accrual starting

Certification classes/apprenticeship

Job summary

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Medical Assistant or LPN to join the Behavioral Health Team in Columbus, NC, with training provided.

This full-time role will float to support clinics in Columbus, Spindale, and Arden NC, offering $20.50 hourly for entry-level pay, plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days. We provide comprehensive benefits and opportunities for certification and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and documentation preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred; certification within 18 months if not certified.
• LPN licensure preferred; license renewal can be supported.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care within a Behavioral Health team.
• Collect and record vital signs and assist with procedures.
• Support clinic operations, answer phones, and relay information to providers.
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Float between nearby clinics as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medical documentation

Medical phone triage

Bi-Lingual

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant preferred

NC LPN licensure preferred

Job description

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Behavioral Health Medical Assistant

Full Time Technical Columbus, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1820

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/LPN to join our Behavioral Health Team (We will train you!)

This position will float to support our clinics in Columbus, Spindale, and Arden NC

$20.50 hourly - Entry Level Pay – Opportunities for Salary and Career Advancement Available

$1000 Sign-On Bonus after 90 Days of Employment!

What We Offer You:

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
• Company Sponsored Medical Assistant Certification Classes – We Help You Get Your Certification!

What You'll Do:

As a Medical Assistant or LPN you will be an integral member of the Behavioral Health 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 injections
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• 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.