Medical Assistant

Blue-Ridge-Health; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement account with company

Training & career advancement

Job summary

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Medical Assistant or LPN to join our team in Highlands, NC. We will train you and offer entry-level pay with opportunities for salary and career advancement. Responsibilities include vital signs, basic procedures, and coordinating patient care in a fast-paced clinic.

We value teamwork, HIPAA compliance, and culturally diverse patient care. Qualifications include a high school diploma and MA certification preferred; NC LPN licensure is a plus, with license renewal

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• MA certification preferred; must obtain within 18 months if not currently certified.
• LPN licensure in NC preferred; license renewal paid by employer.
• Medical phone triage experience preferred.
• Bilingual abilities welcomed with extra hourly pay.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced medical office assisting providers with patient care.
• Obtain and record vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, etc.).
• Perform blood draws and EKGs and collect lab specimens.
• Answer phones, relay information to providers, and coordinate care.
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Float between nearby clinical sites as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, cooperative team environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Bi-lingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification / RMA (preferred)

Job description

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Medical Assistant

PRN Technical Highlands, NC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1812

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/LPN to join our team (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
• 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
• 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.