PRN Medical Assistant

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement account with company

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Blue Ridge Health in Sylva, NC is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant/LPN to join our clinic team. This is an as-needed role with entry-level pay and opportunities to advance salary and career growth. Starting wage is $20.50 per hour.

A $500 sign-on bonus is offered after 90 days of employment. We provide a 403(b) retirement plan with company matching and support a collaborative, patient-centered work environment geared to ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical documentation preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant preferred; must obtain within 18 months if not certified.
• Licensed Practical Nurses – NC licensure preferred (license renewal paid).
• Medical phone triage experience preferred.
• Ability to float between nearby clinical sites as needed.
• Bi-Lingual preferred; extra pay for language skills.

Responsibilities

• Working in a fast-paced medical office setting.
• Assisting providers with delivering quality patient care.
• Obtaining and recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.).
• Performing basic medical procedures such as blood draws and EKGs.
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens.
• Answering phones, responding to inquiries, and relaying information to providers.
• Adhering to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
• Contributing to a positive and cooperative team environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Bi-Lingual

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification or RMAs preferred

NC LPN licensure preferred

Job description

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PRN Medical Assistant

PRN Technical Sylva, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1830

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a PRN (as needed) Medical Assistant/LPN to join our team in Sylva, NC (We will train you!)

$20.50 hourly - Entry Level Pay – Opportunities for Salary and Career Advancement Available

$500 Sign-On Bonus after 90 Days of Employment!

What We Offer You:

• 403(b) retirement account with company matching

What You'll Do:

As a Medical Assistant or LPN you will be an integral member of the BRH medical team assisting with the direct care of patients and clinic activities. We are looking for a team player that can help build a positive environment with a desire to work in an interdisciplinary healthcare team and with a culturally diverse patient population. Responsibilities include:

• Working in a fast-paced medical office setting
• Assisting providers with delivering quality patient care
• Obtaining and recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.)
• Performing basic medical procedures such as blood draws and EKGs
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• Answering phones, responding to inquiries, and relaying information to providers
• Adhering to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality
• Contributing to a positive and cooperative team environment

What We're Looking For:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and common medical documentation preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
• Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant preferred– Must obtain certification within 18 months of hire date if not currently certified
• Licensed Practical Nurses – NC licensure preferred (we will pay for your license renewal!)
• Medical phone triage experience preferred
• Ability to float between nearby clinical sites as needed
• Bi-Lingual (preferred, but not required – we pay extra per hour for your language skills)

About Blue Ridge Health:

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care . We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.