Medical Assistant

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

PTO biweekly

403b Retirement Savings with Match

Employer Paid Life Insurance

SmartMoney$ program and Discounts

Clinical staff incentive bonus

Job summary

Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a part-time three-day work week (Mon, Tue, Wed) with 8 hours per day, in Asheville, NC. MAs performing direct patient care may earn a quarterly bonus up to $500 by meeting quality and productivity measures.

The role involves clinical duties under supervision, phlebotomy, room setup, vaccinations, vitals, EKGs, wound care, and precepting new staff.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Medical Assistant - highly desirable.
• One (1) year as medical assistant in an outpatient health care setting.
• Postsecondary technical course(s) helpful, but not required.
• Medical Assisting education strongly preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and Electronic Health Records systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse.
• Perform phlebotomy, and process specimens for patients of all ages.
• Set up medical examination rooms, prepare and administer medications and vaccines.
• Obtain vital signs and patient information.
• Obtain EKGs, assist with wound care and minor surgical procedures (e.g., removal of benign cyst).
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff.
• Assist in administrative duties as needed, including handling calls.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Vaccinations

Education

Medical Assistant certification

1 year outpatient experience

Postsecondary courses helpful

Medical Assisting education preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about helping the underserved?

Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are committed to caring for our patients with purpose and integrity and providing our team members with the support they need.

We are looking for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant. We recognize the hard work and initiative of our Medical Assistants (MAs). MAs providing direct patient care may earn a quarterly bonus up to $500 by meeting or exceeding quality and productivity measures.

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to work (3) days per week: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for (8) hours per day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform clinical duties under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse
• Perform phlebotomy, and process specimens for patients of all ages
• Set up medical examination rooms, prepare and administer medications and vaccines
• Obtain vital signs and patient information
• Obtain EKG’s, assist with wound care and minor surgical procedures e.g., removal of benign cyst
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff
• Assist in administrative duties as needed, including handling calls

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Current certification as a Medical Assistant -highly desirable.
• One (1) year as medical assistant in an outpatient health care setting
• Postsecondary technical course(s) helpful, but not required
• Medical Assisting education strongly preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and Electronic Health Records systems.

WORK/LIFE BENEFITS

• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Accrued PTO biweekly (total of 156 hours 1st yr, based on 40 hr work week)
• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• SmartMoney$ program and Discounts
• Clinical staff incentive bonus

CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS

• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training
• Continued Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Education (CEU) $

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Western North Carolina Community Health Services