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Form of workMedical AssistantLocation: Minnie Jones Health Center, 257 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801Skills Required:
- Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting healthcare professionals in providing patient care at the Minnie Jones Health Center. The Medical Assistant will perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of the healthcare facility.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Assist healthcare professionals in providing patient care
- Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and other patient information
- Prepare patients for medical examinations and procedures
- Administer medications and injections as directed by healthcare professionals
- Perform basic laboratory tests and procedures
- Assist with patient education and counseling
- Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality
- Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program
- Certification as a Medical Assistant
- Experience working in a healthcare facility
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical procedures
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.
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.
