Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants work collaboratively as an active member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient centered care across the continuum. They also provide an excellent patient experience, high quality outcomes, and improved productivity for the team.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Participate in daily huddles with patient care team(s)
• Prepare patient charts for providers
• Review patient registries and identify preventative care due for patient
• Assist in preventive care outreach initiatives
• Obtain vitals
• Assist in obtaining medical records
• Perform screening procedures as indicated
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during exams
• Prepare sterile fields
• Perform phlebotomy and process specimens
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines, including intramuscular and intradermal injections as directed by provider
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff
• Provide occasional coverage support for other MAHEC ambulatory offices
• Assist in administrative duties as needed, including handling calls
• Participates in process improvement of new and existing workflows
• Actively embraces and supports divisional and organizational quality initiatives
• Supports pop-up vaccine and testing community events

This role description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all the duties the Medical Assistant may perform.

Key competencies include:

• Communication skills
• Decision making
• HealthCare knowledge
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational values
• Problem solving

Specified skills include:

• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications required
• Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record
• Spanish speaking skills preferred
• Phlebotomy experience for patients of all ages

Physical demands include:

• Light - Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25 - 35 lbs, Push/Pull 50 - 100 lbs (empty bed, stretcher, etc.)
• Frequent (34 - 66% of workday)

Supervisory responsibilities are not applicable.

Education and experience requirements include:

• High school diploma or GED
• Associates degree preferred
• 1 2 years of medical assisting experience in a primary care ambulatory setting
• Certification as a Medical Assistant through AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT
• Experience as a EMT or CNA
• Experience working in an Employee Health Record (EHR)
• Current CPR certification

Schedule:

Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); 40 hours per workweek; weekend, holiday, or evening coverage is occasionally required. Work hours will need to be flexible in order to respond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader.

Position compensation:

• $22.79/hour - 100% FTE (full time) and eligible for MAHEC Total Rewards Package

At MAHEC, we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.

All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption.

MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer.

MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

If you are interested in this role, and you have related experience and qualifications, we encourage you to reach out to [email protected] for support in your job search process. You could be the talent we are seeking for this or other opportunities.