Part-Time Medical Assistant – Serve the Underserved (20 hrs/wk, PTO)

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to Eleven Paid Holidays

Up to Two Floating Holidays

PTO biweekly (78 hours first year)

No weekends or holiday work

403b Retirement Savings with Match

Employer Paid Telehealth

Monthly staff meetings and training

Relias LMS access

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant. The role covers 20 hours weekly across two days, with no weekends or holidays required. MAs provide direct patient care, phlebotomy, vaccines, vitals, and support in clinical and administrative tasks under physician supervision.

Qualifications include MA certification (highly desirable) and outpatient experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Medical Assistant – highly desirable.
• One year as medical assistant in outpatient health care setting.
• Postsecondary technical course(s) helpful, but not required.
• Medical Assisting education strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and Electronic Health Records systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse.
• Perform phlebotomy, and process specimens for patients of all ages.
• Set up medical examination rooms, prepare and administer medications and vaccines.
• Obtain vital signs and patient information.
• Obtain EKGs, assist with wound care and minor surgical procedures e.g., removal of benign cyst.
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff.
• Assist in administrative duties as needed, including handling calls.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Precepting staff

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Postsecondary technical coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant. The role covers 20 hours weekly across two days, with no weekends or holidays required. MAs provide direct patient care, phlebotomy, vaccines, vitals, and support in clinical and administrative tasks under physician supervision.

Qualifications include MA certification (highly desirable) and outpatient experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR systems is expected.