Medical Assistant

Blue Ridge Health Alexander Mills, NC 28160, US

$20.50 / hour

Overview:

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/LPN to join our team (We will train you!)

$20.50 hourly - Entry Level Pay – Opportunities for Salary and Career Advancement Available

$1000 Sign-On Bonus after 90 Days of Employment!

What We Offer You::

A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
403(b) retirement account with company matching
Supplemental accident insurance available
9 paid holidays per year
PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
Company Sponsored Medical Assistant Certification Classes – We Help You Get Your Certification!
Flexible Schedules Available

What You'll Do::

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 that can help build a positive environment with a desire to work in an interdisciplinary healthcare team and with a culturally diverse patient population. Responsibilities include:

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

What We're Looking For::

Knowledge of medical terminology and common medical documentation preferred
High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
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
Ability to float between nearby clinical sites as needed
Bi-Lingual (preferred, but not required – we pay extra per hour for your language skills)

About Blue Ridge Health::

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 (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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