PRN Medical Assistant at Blue Ridge Community Health Services Highlands, NC

About the Position

PRN Medical Assistant Job at Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Highlands, NC

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

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

Responsibilities

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. 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
• Recording patient information in electronic health records (EHR) systems
• 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

Requirements

• 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 (We can help you get it - ask us how!)
• 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)

We Offer

• 403(b) retirement account with company matching

About the Company

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 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.