Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Certified - AdventHealth Hendersonville

When our patients visit the hospital, we know they need more than expert care. They need someone who can provide reassurance at every step of their visit. And that's the type of care we're honored to provide at AdventHealth Hendersonville. At AdventHealth Hendersonville, we make a difference. We help patients feel better. We bring grace to families. And we support our fellow team members. We do this by caring for the body, mind and spirit of each life we touch. Through the guiding principles of Christ, each team member brings their own experiences and unique skills to provide exceptional care right here in the hills of North Carolina. When you're ready to take the next step in your career to provide lifesaving care, learn more about the open positions at our hospital in Henderson County.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Location: 333 GASHES CREEK RD, SUITE 111, Asheville, 28803

The role you'll contribute:

The Medical Assistant, under general supervision, provides appropriate care to patients as well as follows AdventHealth service standards. This includes safely and effectively greeting patients, obtaining clinical information, financial and demographic information. Responsible for assisting providers during treatment and examination and may assist with procedures and medication administration as ordered by the provider. Performs office duties as needed; which includes but is not limited to, verifying insurance, collecting copays and scheduling necessary appointments.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Assist with screenings per physician orders and enters all information accurately and at the time of service or results
• Performs clinical intake according to AHMG policy and procedures
• May be responsible for assisting with minor procedures associated with specialty
• May be required to travel as needed to fulfill staffing needs
• Safety/Whole care
• Must maintain education requirements for position and demonstrate competency, as required

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Minimum qualifications:
• 1 year of practical medical assisting experience AND one of the medical assistant certifications listed below OR
• Graduate of a medical assisting program in lieu of experience
• Must be currently certified and maintain certification by one of the following:
• American Association of Medical Assistants ("AAMA") for Certified Medical Assistants (CMA)
• American Medical Certification Association ("AMCA") for Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC)
• American Medical Technologists ("AMT") for Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• National Association for Health Professionals ("NAHP") for Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
• National Center for Competency Testing ("NCCT") for National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.