Medical Assistant

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

403(b) with company match

9 paid holidays

PTO and Personal Day accrual

Certification classes provided

Job summary

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Medical Assistant or LPN to join our Arden, NC clinic. We provide training and opportunities for salary and career advancement. Starting pay is $20.50 per hour with a $1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment.

We offer a competitive benefits plan including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 403(b) retirement plan with company matching. Certification classes are provided to help you obtain your credentials.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and documentation is preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• MA Certification or RMAs preferred; certification must be obtained within 18 months if not already.
• Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in NC preferred; license renewal may be paid by employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with delivering patient care in a fast-paced clinic.
• Obtain and record vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, etc.).
• Perform basic procedures such as blood draws and EKGs.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Answer phones and relay information to providers.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and protect patient confidentiality.
• Contribute to a positive, cooperative interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medical documentation

Bilingual (preferred)

HIPAA compliance

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification or RMAs preferred

LPN licensure (NC) preferred

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Clinical Support-Medical Full Time Technical Arden, NC, US

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/LPN to join our team in Arden, 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 clinic 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
• 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 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.