Administrative Skills, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Community Health, Electrocardiogram, English Language, Healthcare, Medical Assistance, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Multilingual, Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Public Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Russian Language, Sample/Specimen Processing, Spanish Language, Staff Training, Surgical Procedures, Telehealth, Vaccination, Wound Care
LOCATION
Asheville, NC
POSTED
3 days ago
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT- PRN
Are you passionate about helping the underserved?
Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are committed to caring for our patients with purpose and integrity and providing our team members with the support they need.
We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) PRN on an as needed basis. These services would be needed for our medical clinics which are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm. WNCCHS will offer the CMA- PRN pre-scheduled, same day, and current week assignments. We offer 8 or 10 hour shifts.
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
Assist 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
Experience using Electronic Health Records systems
Additional skills preferred:
Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Russian
Experience in public health
WORK/LIFE BENEFITS
No weekends, or holiday work required
Free telehealth service for you and your household
403b Retirement Savings with Match
CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS
Monthly Staff Meetings and Training
Relias Learning Management System (LMS)
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.