Medical Office Assistant

High Country Community Health; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

High Country Community Health in Boone, NC seeks a Medical Office Assistant (MOA) to support a primary care provider. You will obtain patient histories, take vitals, assist with procedures, and help maintain efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include administering vaccines, processing E-Rx, and coordinating care with clinicians. CMA/MOA/LPN licensure preferred; minimum 2 years’ experience in a primary care setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a medical assistant in a primary care setting.
• CMA, MOA, or LPN licensure preferred.
• Ability to obtain patient history and perform screenings.
• Experience with vaccination administration and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and vital signs.
• Perform procedures ordered by physicians (e.g., tympanometry, EKG, spirometry).
• Administer vaccinations and document results.
• Handle E-Rx prescriptions and telephone triage.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and restock supplies.
• Assist providers and support efficient patient flow.
• Review vaccine storage temperatures weekly.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

EHR/EMR documentation

Medical procedures

Telephone triage

Clinic workflow

Education

CMA certification

MOA certification

LPN licensure

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

E-prescribing (E-Rx)

Job description

Description

MOA’s typically are assigned to work with one provider; however, each clinical employee is responsible for ensuring an efficient workflow is maintained each day.

Job Description

Job Description

MOA’s typically are assigned to work with one provider; however, each clinical employee is responsible for ensuring an efficient workflow is maintained each day.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Obtain patient history including chief complaint, social history, history of present illness, AUDIT, DAST, PHQ 9 and other pertinent information
• Take vital signs, measurements, vision and hearing screens
• Perform procedures ordered by physicians including but not limited to tympanometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizer treatments, EKG’s spirometry and dental varnishing
• Administer appropriate screening tests based on patient’s reason for visit
• Administer and properly log vaccinations
• Send any prescription via E-Rx as directed by physician.
• Administer telephone triage for patients with assistance from appropriate staff
• Maintain exam rooms with adequate supplies and clean rooms following patient exam
• Assist medical provider in procedures, patient questions and concerns and maintain efficient patient flow
• Reviews vaccine refrigerators and freezers weekly to monitor proper storage of vaccines and research material

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years experience as a medical assistant in a primary care setting. CMA, MOA, or LPN licensure preferred.