Medical Assistant

Blue-Ridge-Health; Highlands (NC); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) with match

9 paid holidays

PTO from day 1

Certification classes

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Ridge Health in Highlands, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant/LPN to join our team. This full-time role covers direct patient care and front desk duties in a fast-paced medical office.

Starting pay is $20.50 per hour with a $1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with company match, 9 paid holidays, PTO from day 1, and support for certification to help you advance.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred; must obtain certification within 18 months of hire date if not certified.
• Licensed Practical Nurses – NC licensure preferred; we will pay for license renewal.

Responsabilidades

• Work in a fast-paced medical office setting.
• Assist providers with delivering quality patient care.
• Record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.).
• Perform basic procedures such as blood draws and EKGs.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Answer phones and relay information to providers.
• Assist with check-in/check-out and scheduling.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative team environment.

Conocimientos

Medical terminology

Medical documentation

Bilingual

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

LPN NC licensure (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

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Medical Assistant

Full Time Technical Highlands, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1852

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a 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

$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 BRH medical team assisting with the direct care of patients and front desk 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
• Assisting patients with check-in and check-out
• Assisting with scheduling appointments
• 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 preferredAbility 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.