CNA/Medical Assistant- Family Medicine- Biltmore Campus

Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC • Asheville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistants work collaboratively as an active member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient centered care across the continuum. They also provide an excellent patient experience, high quality outcomes, and improved productivity for the team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Current CPR certification
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications required.
• Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree
• 1 – 2 years of medical assisting experience in a primary care ambulatory setting
• Certification as a Medical Assistant through AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT
• Experience as a EMT or CNA
• Experience working in an Employee Health Record (EHR)
• Spanish speaking skills preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience for patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily huddles with patient care team(s)
• Prepare patient charts for providers
• Review patient registries and identify preventative care due for patient
• Assist in preventive care outreach initiatives
• Obtain vitals
• Assist in obtaining medical records
• Perform screening procedures as indicated
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during exams
• Prepare sterile fields
• Perform phlebotomy and process specimens
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines, including intramuscular and intradermal injections as directed by provider
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff
• Provide occasional coverage support for other MAHEC ambulatory offices
• Assist in administrative duties as needed, including handling calls
• Participates in process improvement of new and existing workflows
• Actively embraces and supports divisional and organizational quality initiatives
• Supports pop-up vaccine and testing community events

Benefits

• Full benefits available
• Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.
• Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC (PSLF Program).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED