Medical Assistant- Full Time (32 hours)

MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA)- Full Time (32 hours a week) Minnie Jones Health Center, Asheville, NC, 28801 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 (FQHC).
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 4 days a week (32 hours).
Our MAs work collaboratively within an assigned pod.
They are part of an interdisciplinary team that provides patient-centered care across the continuum.
We recognize the hard work and initiative of our Medical Assistants (MAs).
MAs providing direct patient care may earn a quarterly bonus up to $500 by meeting or exceeding quality and productivity measures.
The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting healthcare professionals in providing patient care at the Minnie Jones Health Center.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes but not limited to the following: Assist healthcare professionals in providing patient care Help the primary care provider stay on time through effective implementation of the daily schedule.
Obtain and document vital signs-including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, weight, height, waist circumference, Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) level, oxygen saturation (O2 Sat), hemoglobin (Hgb), and peak flow Instruct patients on preparation to complete physical examination Collect, label, and process laboratory samples (e.
g.
, Pap smears, stool cards, urine samples, etc.
) according to written protocols/policies and procedures Assist the PCP with minor surgical procedures (e.
g.
, removal of benign cyst) Clean/disinfect/sterilize instruments daily Set up the medical examination rooms and clean-up after every patient, e.
g.
dispose of exam table paper, replace with new paper, wipe down exam table, properly dispose of waste and instruments Maintain the stock of necessary medical supplies in the assigned examination rooms Maintain medical supplies inventory according to established policies and procedures Prepare the electronic chart for the PCP encounter with the patient, i.
e.
, ensuring appropriate documentation (e.
g.
, laboratory test reports, specialty consultation reports, past medical records, etc.
) is scanned prior to the scheduled appointment Administer immunizations according to WNCCHS Policy and Procedure on Immunizations As requested, prepare the patient for EKG procedures—including placement of EKG leads Notify patients or their legal guardian of laboratory and diagnostic test results according to written protocols/policies and procedures.
As requested by PCP/supervisor, relay messages and otherwise facilitate communications to and from patients and/or their caregivers.
Call prescriptions to the appropriate pharmacy Assist the clinical staff with triage duties, including taking and conveying messages accurately and in a timely manner Participate in clinical quality management activities.
Assist with patient education and counseling Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality Perform administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and answering phones Occasionally, other appropriate work related duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent Completion of a Medical Assistant program Certification as a Medical Assistant, highly desirable One year experience as Medical Assistant in an outpatient health care setting, preferrable Current Basic Life Support Certificate, required Experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work well in a team Ability to maintain confidentiality Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred WORK/LIFE BENEFITS Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Telehealth Two (2) Floating Holidays Ten (10) Paid Holidays Accrued PTO (total of 156 hours 1st year) Employee Assistance Network Full-time- Monday through Friday 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 Learning Management System Continued Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Education (CEU) Leadership Academy Epic Electronic Health Records (EHR) Supportive of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Western North Carolina Community Health Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.