Medical Assistant: Patient Care & EHR Coordinator

Appalachian Mountain Health; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Mountain Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to verify patient information, record medical histories, and prepare patients for examinations with preliminary tests. The role includes recording vitals, assisting providers, handling EHR documentation, and supporting scheduling and billing tasks in a fast-paced clinic setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant Certification Program, with experience in a primary care or public

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Satisfactory completion of Medical Assistant Certification Program.

Responsibilities

• Assisting healthcare providers.
• Maintaining EHR and documenting patient data in appropriate fields.
• Collecting specimens for laboratory testing, administering medications and immunizations and conducting patient intake and exit interviews.
• Using data and patient registries to outreach to patients in need of preventive care and follow-up for chronic conditions.
• Assisting with patient referrals, tracking and follow-up.
• Taking patient phone calls and following up on patient requests.
• Scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, checking patients in and out and assessing charges, including past due balances and collection of fees.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical office tech

MS Office suite

EHR systems

Interpersonal skills

Planning and coordination

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification Program

Tools

Practice Management systems

EHR software

MS Excel

Job description

Appalachian Mountain Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to verify patient information, record medical histories, and prepare patients for examinations with preliminary tests. The role includes recording vitals, assisting providers, handling EHR documentation, and supporting scheduling and billing tasks in a fast-paced clinic setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant Certification Program, with experience in a primary care or public