Medical Assistant

North Carolina Community Health Center Association; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Company sponsored life insurance

403(b) retirement with company match

Paid holidays

PTO and Personal Day from day 1

Certification classes provided

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Blue Ridge Health in Arden, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant/LPN to join our team. We offer on-the-job training, a competitive benefits plan including Medical, Dental and Vision, and a $1000 sign-on bonus after 90 days.

Responsibilities include patient care support, vital signs, blood draws, EKGs, lab specimen collection and EHR documentation in a fast-paced environment. LPN licensure preferred and we provide certification assistance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• MA certification or Registered Medical Assistant preferred; must obtain within 18 months of hire.
• LPN NC licensure preferred; company will pay license renewal.
• Bi-Lingual preferred; extra pay for language skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 laboratory specimens.
• Record patient information in electronic health records (EHR).
• Answer phones and relay information to providers.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative team environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Phone triage

Bilingual

Float between sites

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

MA Certification or RMA

LPN licensure preferred

Job description

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/LPN to join our team in Arden, NC (We will train you!)

$18.72 – 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
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 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!
• Flexible Schedules Available

What You’ll Do:

• 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
• Recording patient information in electronic health records (EHR) systems
• 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 (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 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.