Certified Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse
• Perform phlebotomy, and process specimens for patients of all ages
• Set up medical examination rooms, prepare and administer medications and vaccines
• Obtain vital signs and patient information
• Obtain EKG’s, assist with wound care and minor surgical procedures e.g., removal of benign cyst
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff
• Auxiliary in administrative duties as needed, including handling calls

Qualifications/Experience

• Current certification as a Medical Assistant - required
• OR, 3 to 5 years as medical assistant in an outpatient health care setting
• Postsecondary technical course(s) helpful, but not required
• Medical Assisting education
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and Electronic Health Records systems

Benefits

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including Medical, Dental and Vision and Telehealth
• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Accrued PTO biweekly (total of 156 hours 1st yr, based on a 40 hr work week)
• No weekends, or holiday work required

Career Growth

• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training
• Relias Learning Management System (LMS)
• Continued Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Education (CEU)

Pay

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule

No weekends, or holiday work required

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) 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.