Medical Assistant

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to Eleven Paid Holidays

Up to Two Floating Holidays

PTO biweekly (78 hours first year)

No weekends or holiday work

403b Retirement Savings with Match

Employer Paid Telehealth

Monthly staff meetings and training

Relias LMS access

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant. The role covers 20 hours weekly across two days, with no weekends or holidays required. MAs provide direct patient care, phlebotomy, vaccines, vitals, and support in clinical and administrative tasks under physician supervision.

Qualifications include MA certification (highly desirable) and outpatient experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Medical Assistant – highly desirable.
• One year as medical assistant in outpatient health care setting.
• Postsecondary technical course(s) helpful, but not required.
• Medical Assisting education strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and Electronic Health Records systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse.
• Perform phlebotomy, and process specimens for patients of all ages.
• Set up medical examination rooms, prepare and administer medications and vaccines.
• Obtain vital signs and patient information.
• Obtain EKGs, assist with wound care and minor surgical procedures e.g., removal of benign cyst.
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff.
• Assist in administrative duties as needed, including handling calls.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Precepting staff

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Postsecondary technical coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT – 20 hours weekly

Are you passionate about helping the underserved?

Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are committed to caring for our patients with purpose and integrity and providing our team members with the support they need.

We are looking for a part-time Medical Assistant. We recognize the hard work and initiative of our Medical Assistants (MAs). MAs providing direct patient care may earn a quarterly bonus up to $500 by meeting or exceeding quality and productivity measures.

We are seeking a ++Medical Assistant to work (2) days per week++: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday for (10) hours per day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform clinical duties under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse
• Perform phlebotomy, and process specimens for patients of all ages
• Set up medical examination rooms, prepare and administer medications and vaccines
• Obtain vital signs and patient information
• Obtain EKG’s, assist with wound care and minor surgical procedures e.g., removal of benign cyst
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff
• Assist in administrative duties as needed, including handling calls

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Current certification as a Medical Assistant – highly desirable.
• One (1) year as medical assistant in an outpatient health care setting
• Postsecondary technical course(s) helpful, but not required
• Medical Assisting education strongly preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and Electronic Health Records systems.

WORK/LIFE BENEFITS

• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Accrued PTO biweekly (total of 78 hours 1st yr, based on 20 hr work week)
• No weekends, or holiday work required

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BENEFITS

• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer Paid Telehealth

CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS

• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training
• Relias Learning Management System (LMS)

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hourly:
$19.00 – $21.00 per hour Non-Certified MAs
$20.50 – $22.50 per hour Certified MAs