Medical Assistant

Asheville Ear Nose & Throat; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Asheville Ear Nose & Throat is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant to support clinical operations and provide outstanding patient care. This hybrid role combines hands-on medical tasks with front desk duties such as scheduling, check-in, and patient communication.

You will assist MDs with patient care, room patients, take vitals, and help with imaging, labs, and minor procedures as you learn across the office. A team-oriented, compassionate approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program or 2+ years clinical experience.
• Strong multitasking, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist wherever needed.
• Technologically savvy; proficient in Microsoft 365 products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, room them, take vitals, update medical history, and prepare them for exams.
• Assist with imaging, reports, pathology results, sleep studies, and lab results.
• Set up scopes for exams and obtain consents.
• Maintain EMR documentation and insurance processes.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, stock rooms, and ensure supplies are ready.
• Assist MD with minor procedures as learned.
• Provide compassionate patient care and effective patient communication.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Microsoft 365

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or 2+ years clinical experience

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and energetic Medical Assistant to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will support clinical operations by providing outstanding patient care.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant supports MD's with hands on patient care and provides front desk support such as scheduling, check-in, and patient communication. You’ll use both your clinical skills and your administrative strengths. This hybrid role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and wants to be cross-trained in multiple areas of the office.

• Welcome patients, room them, take vitals, update medical history, and prepare them for exams
• Imaging and reports, pathology results, sleep studies, and lab results
• Setting up scopes for exams and getting consents
• Experience with EMR systems, medical terminology, and basic insurance processes
• Clean and sterilize instruments, stock rooms, and maintain daily supply readiness
• In time you will learn sterile tray technique and assisting MD’s with minor procedures
• Must have good patient care and repour with patient caring and compassionate

Required Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant program completion or 2+ years of clinical experience
• Strong multitasking, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist wherever needed
• Technologically savvy; proficient in Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Requires full range of motion, including manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Must be able to assist patients in wheelchairs or with mobility