PRN Medical Assistant

PRN Medical Assistant/LPN OpportunityBlue Ridge Health is seeking a PRN (as needed) Medical Assistant/LPN to join our team in Clyde, NC (We will train you!)$20.50 hourly - Entry Level Pay – Opportunities for Salary and Career Advancement Available$500 Sign-On Bonus after 90 Days of Employment!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 settingAssisting providers with delivering quality patient careObtaining and recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.)Performing basic medical procedures such as blood draws and EKGsCollecting and preparing laboratory specimensRecording patient information in electronic health records (EHR) systemsAnswering phones, responding to inquiries, and relaying information to providersAdhering to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentialityContributing to a positive and cooperative team environmentKnowledge of medical terminology and common medical documentation preferredHigh 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 preferredAbility to float between nearby clinical sites as neededBi-Lingual (preferred, but not required – we pay extra per hour for your language skills)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.