Medical Assistant

Blue Ridge Health•Arden, NC

3d•$21

About The Position

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/LPN to join our team. 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. 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. 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 (FQCHs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
Must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 18 months of hire date if not currently certified
Licensed Practical Nurses – NC licensure preferred (we will pay for your license renewal!)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology and common medical documentation preferred
Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant preferred
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)

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
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