Medical Assistant

Blue Ridge Health; Sylva (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) retirement with company match

Accident insurance

9 paid holidays

PTO and Personal Day accrual

Certification classes provided

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Blue Ridge Health in Sylva, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant or LPN to join our clinical team. We offer $20.50 hourly entry-level pay, a $1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days, and opportunities for salary and career advancement.

Flexible schedules and a strong benefits package are included. You will support providers in a fast-paced office, take vital signs, perform basic procedures (blood draws, EKGs), collect specimens, and document patient information in our EHR.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and documentation.
• 2nd item with length constraint
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification as Medical Assistant or NC MA preferred; willing to help obtain certification within 18 months.
• NC LPN licensure preferred; we pay license renewal.
• Medical phone triage experience preferred; ability to float between sites.
• Bi-lingual preferred; extra pay for language skills.

Responsibilities

• Working in a fast-paced medical office setting.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

Patient care

Team collaboration

Phone triage

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Medical Assistant Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse (NC) licensure

Tools

EHR systems

Medical software

Job description

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/LPN to join our team in Sylva, 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
• 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:

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
• 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 preferredAbility 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.