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Medical AssistantMedical 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:Participate in daily huddles with patient care team(s)Prepare patient charts for providersReview patient registries and identify preventative care due for patientAssist in preventive care outreach initiativesObtain vitalsAssist in obtaining medical recordsPerform screening procedures as indicatedPrepare patients for exams and assist providers during examsPrepare sterile fieldsPerform phlebotomy and process specimensPrepare and administer medications and vaccines, including intramuscular and intradermal injections as directed by providerServe as a preceptor for new staffProvide occasional coverage support for other MAHEC ambulatory officesAssist in administrative duties as needed, including handling callsParticipates in process improvement of new and existing workflowsActively embraces and supports divisional and organizational quality initiativesSupports pop-up vaccine and testing community eventsKey Competencies:Communication SkillsDecision MakingHealthCare KnowledgeInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational ValuesProblem SolvingSpecified SkillsComputer: Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications required. Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record.Foreign Language: Spanish speaking skills preferred (eligible for compensation add on).Skills: Phlebotomy experience for patients of all ages.Physical DemandsLight - Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25 - 35 lbs, Push/Pull 50 - 100 lbs (empty bed, stretcher, etc.)Frequent (34 - 66% of Workday)Education and ExperienceMinimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GEDPreferred Qualifications:Associate's degree1 – 2 years of medical assisting experience in a primary care ambulatory settingCertification as a Medical Assistant through AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCTExperience as a EMT or CNAExperience working in an Employee Health Record (EHR)Required Licenses:Current CPR certificationSchedule: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.Compensation:CNAs and non-certified Medical Assistants: $20.63/hour + MAHEC Total Rewards packageCMAs and CCMAs: $22.79/hour + MAHEC Total Rewards packageAt 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.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 apply or reach out to for support in your job search process. You could be the talent we are seeking for this or other opportunitiesAll MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption.MAHEC does not provide employment-based US visa sponsorship, now or in the future. All new employees must provide valid, original I-9 documents on their first day of work.MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer
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asheville, NC, 28801, US
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