Medical Assistant - ACTT

Blue-Ridge-Health; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Company sponsored life insurance

Short and long-term disability

403(b) with company matching

9 paid holidays

PTO and Personal Day accrual from day

Certification classes to help you get/

Job summary

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Medical Assistant or LPN to join the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Sylva, NC. The position offers $20.50 hourly with entry-level pay, a $1000 sign-on bonus after 90 days, and opportunities for career advancement.

You’ll provide admin support, assist with patient care, take vital signs, and ensure HIPAA compliance while working in a fast-paced behavioral health environment with a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and documentation preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or RMA preferred; certification within 18 months if not certified.
• LPN NC licensure preferred (we pay for license renewal).
• Medical phone triage experience preferred.
• Ability to float between nearby clinical sites as needed.
• Bi-Lingual preferred; extra pay for language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the ACTT team, including communication, scheduling, client records, reporting, staff paperwork, and general office operations while responding professionally and compassionately to clients and the public.
• Work in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.
• Assist providers with delivering quality patient care.
• Obtain and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.).
• Perform basic medical procedures such as blood draws and injections.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and relay information to providers.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative team environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medical documentation

Vital signs

Phone triage experience

Bilingual (preferred)

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Licensed Practical Nurse license (NC) preferred

Job description

Clinical Support- Behavioral Health Full Time Technical Sylva, NC, US

Medical Assistant - ACTT

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/LPN to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) 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
• 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 ACTT 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:

• Provide administrative support for the ACTT team, including communication, scheduling, client records, reporting, staff paperwork, and general office operations while responding professionally and compassionately to clients and the public.
• Working in a fast-paced behavioral health 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 injections
• 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 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.