Medical Assistant

UNC Health Blue Ridge; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UNC Health Blue Ridge is seeking a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse or Paramedic to join our team. You will assist in patient exams and treatments, perform clerical duties, and help maintain a safe environment while ensuring compassionate care. Credentialing must be completed within 90 days with ABR-OE designation for existing staff.

Sign-on bonus available. We offer a competitive benefits package and generous tuition assistance, in a setting renowned for teaching and holistic

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant Program.
• Completion of Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant Program.
• Current certification as CMA, CCMA, RMA, EMT-Intermediate, or EMT-Paramedic.
• All certificates required within the first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients.
• Assist in examination and treatment of patients.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Assist with scheduling, documentation, and patient interaction.

Skills

Compassionate care

Organized

Detail-oriented

Patient interaction

Education

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification

EMT-Intermediate/EMT-Paramedic

Clinical Medical Assistant Program

Medical Office Assistant Program

Job description

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

“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 .”

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

The Position

We are looking for an outstanding Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse or Paramedic to join our team! As a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse or Paramedic, 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