Medical Assistant

UNC Health Blue Ridge; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton, NC is seeking an outstanding Medical Assistant to join our team. You will assist in examinations, perform administrative duties, and help maintain a safe, clean environment, including scheduling and patient documentation.

Qualified candidates must complete an accredited Medical Office Assistant, CMA/CCMA/RMA, or EMT program, with required certifications within 90 days. We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus, competitive benefits, and generous tuition assistance to

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant Program, CMA, CCMA, RM A or EMT Program.
• Current certification as CMA, CCMA, RMA, EMT-Intermediate, or EMT-Paramedic; ABR-OE designation required within 90 days for current employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties.
• Help schedule patients and maintain documentation.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment and interact effectively with patients.

Skills

Compassionate

Organized

Detail-oriented

Education

Accredited Medical Office Assistant Program

Clinical Medical Assistant Program

Registered Medical Assistant Program

Emergency Medical Technician Program

ABR-OE designation

Job description

THE ORGANIZATION

At UNC Health Blue Ridge, we live our mission by enhancing the lives of every patient and resident we serve. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to provide an environment where they can thrive.

You’ll Love Working With Us Because

• We are a teaching hospital
• We work together to ensure our patients receive outstanding, holistic care
• Your expertise and ideas are valued
• Your health and well-being matter
• And much more

This position is eligible for a $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus!

"I love working at UNC Health Blue Ridge because I know I am seen and valued. I know this is where I belong and that allows me to give my very best to my patients and their families ."

THE POSITION

We are looking for an outstanding Medical Assistant to join our team! As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to our patients. You will assist in the examination and treatment of patients, perform administrative and clerical duties, and help maintain a safe and clean environment. You will also assist with patient scheduling, patient documentation, and patient interaction. If you are a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented professional with a passion for helping others, we would love to hear from you! Completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant Program, Clinical Medical Assistant Program, Registered Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician Program, current certification as a CMA, CCMA, RMA, EMT-Intermediate, or EMT-Paramedic. Current employees without the above credentials are able and required to hold an ABR-OE designation. All certificates are required within the first 90 days.

• Competitive benefits package
• Generous tuition assistance program

THE LOCATION

You’ll love living here.

• Abundance of recreational activities in our backyard
• Excellent public schools
• High-quality health care
• Lower cost of living
• Moderate climate
• Proximity to scenic attractions
• Higher education facilities located nearby
• Short drive to key cities such as Asheville, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem