Medical Assistant

Talentify; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement account

Job summary

Blue Ridge Health in Highlands, NC seeks a PRN Medical Assistant/LPN to support direct patient care in a fast-paced clinic. Training is provided and there is room to grow with salary advancement opportunities.

The role requires a high school diploma and consideration for MA certification or NC LPN licensure. You will float between nearby sites and may earn more with language skills. Employment is on a PRN basis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or RMA preferred; must obtain certification within 18 months of hire if not certified.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (NC) licensure preferred; we will pay renewal costs.

Responsibilities

• Working in a fast-paced medical office setting.
• Assisting providers with delivering 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).
• 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.

Skills

Medical terminology

EHR documentation

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Laboratory specimens

HIPAA compliance

Bi-lingual

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification or RMA

LPN licensure (NC)

Tools

EHR software

Job description

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

$20.50 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.