Medical Assistant

Blue Ridge Health•Sylva, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/LPN to join their team in Sylva, NC. This role is an integral member of the BRH medical team, assisting with the direct care of patients and clinic activities. The organization is looking for a team player who can help build a positive environment and desires to work in an interdisciplinary healthcare team with a culturally diverse patient population. Blue Ridge Health is a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) dedicated to improving Health, inspiring Hope, and advancing Healing through compassionate, affordable, and quality care. They work closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC. Blue Ridge Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination based on various characteristics.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
Must obtain Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant within 18 months of hire date if not currently certified
NC licensure for Licensed Practical Nurses (if applicable)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology and common medical documentation preferred
Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant preferred
Licensed Practical Nurses – NC licensure preferred
Medical phone triage experience preferred
Ability to float between nearby clinical sites as needed
Bi-Lingual (preferred, with extra pay per hour 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
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