Medical Office Assistant - WIC & Clinic

Buncombe County; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County is hiring a Medical Office Assistant to split time between the WIC Clinic and the Health Clinic. This on-site, full-time role reports to the WIC Supervisor and includes standard hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Bilingual candidates, and those with WIC or phlebotomy experience are encouraged to apply. The position contributes to community health through intake processing, measurements, and coordinating clinic activities with an integrated team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1-year formal training in medical office assisting or 1 year clerical/health-related experience.
• CNA preferred.
• Immunization verification against ACIP-recommended diseases within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Front desk duties: check in/out, verify patient information and schedule appointments.
• Perform venipuncture, obtain vitals and anthropometric measurements, document in EMR per HIPAA guidelines.
• Monitor daily schedule and follow-up tasks; assist with billing and referrals.

Skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Phlebotomy experience

WIC clinic experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-year medical office assisting training or related clerical/health experience

Job description

Buncombe County is hiring a Medical Office Assistant to split time between the WIC Clinic and the Health Clinic. This on-site, full-time role reports to the WIC Supervisor and includes standard hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Bilingual candidates, and those with WIC or phlebotomy experience are encouraged to apply. The position contributes to community health through intake processing, measurements, and coordinating clinic activities with an integrated team.