Medical Assistant – ACTT Behavioral Health

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

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.