PRN Medical Assistant
About The Position
Blue Ridge Health is seeking a PRN (as needed) Medical Assistant/LPN to join our team in Hendersonville, NC. This entry-level position offers opportunities for salary and career advancement. 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 who can help build a positive environment with a desire to work in an interdisciplinary healthcare team and with a culturally diverse patient population. Blue Ridge Health's 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
- Ability to float between nearby clinical sites as needed
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of medical terminology and common medical documentation preferred
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Account with Company Matching
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
