Medical Assistant

Are you looking for a work family? Would you enjoy working with a dynamic management team who is committed to your success, your professional development, and educational goals?

Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center. We are committed to caring for our patients with purpose and integrity and providing our team members with the support they need. We are seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to work collaboratively as an active member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care across the continuum. If you are not certified, we have a path to help you achieve certification in medical assisting.

RESPONSIBILIES: Includes but not limited to the following:

• Perform clinical duties under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse
• Set up medical examination rooms
• Obtain vital signs
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during exams
• Prepare patient charts for providers
• Obtain EKG’s, assist with wound care and minor surgical procedures e.g., removal of benign cyst
• Review patient registries and identify the patients preventative care needs
• Assist in preventive care outreach initiatives
• Assist in obtaining medical records
• Perform patient screening procedures, e.g. PHQ-9
• Prepare sterile fields
• Perform phlebotomy, and process specimens for patients of all ages
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff
• Provide occasional coverage support for other WNCCHS ambulatory offices, or the mobile unit
• Assist in administrative duties as needed, including handling calls
• Participates in process improvement of new and existing workflows
• Actively embraces and supports organizational initiatives
• Supports pop-up vaccine and testing events

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record
• One year as Medical Assistant in an outpatient health care setting
• Certified Medical Assistant is preferred
• Current Basic Life Support Certificate, required
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

WORK/LIFE BENEFITS

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including Medical, Dental and Vision and Telehealth
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Accrued PTO (total of 156 hours 1st year)
• Employee Assistance Network Monday-Friday full-time or part-time work hours e.g. 7:45-6:15p (10 hrs), or 9-5:30p (8 hrs)
• No weekends, or holiday work required

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BENEFITS

• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness

CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS

• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training
• Relias LMS
• Continued Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Education (CEU)
• EAN Leadership Academy
• Epic EMR (March ’23)

Candidates may apply by submitting a resume in MS Word or PDF format.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; racial/ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.10 - $19.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Asheville, NC 28801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and WNCCHS policy requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or to make application for a medical or religious exemption. Can you meet this requirement?

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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