Medical Assistant - Asheville, NC - RR 26-15593

Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA)
Location: Asheville, NC
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 9 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 40 Hours per Week
Shift Hours: Monday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (1-hour lunch) | Tuesday–Thursday: 7:00 AM–4:30 PM (30-minute lunch) | Friday: 7:00 AM–1:30 PM
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate: $22.00–$24.00/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Medical Assistant with at least 1 year of experience to support front-office and back-office clinical operations in a primary care and wellness setting. The ideal candidate will have experience with phlebotomy, venipuncture, electronic medical records, and patient care support.

Responsibilities

• Support daily front-office and back-office clinic operations.

• Welcome patients, verify information, and assist with registration and check-in.

• Schedule appointments, answer incoming calls, and coordinate patient inquiries.

• Room patients, obtain medical histories, and prepare them for examinations.

• Measure and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, and weight.

• Perform blood draws, venipuncture, and specimen collection.

• Administer vaccines and injections according to clinical protocols and applicable training.

• Assist healthcare providers with examinations, procedures, and other clinical activities.

• Maintain accurate patient records and update documentation in the EMR system.

• Support patient education, health promotion, wellness outreach, and preventive care initiatives.

• Maintain examination rooms, clinical supplies, and medical equipment.

• Follow HIPAA regulations, infection control standards, and clinic policies.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinic staff to support efficient daily operations and patient flow.

• Provide flexible administrative and clinical support as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, excluding externship.

• Previous experience with both front-office and back-office clinical operations.

• Hands-on experience with phlebotomy and venipuncture.

• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

• Current BLS or CPR certification. Candidates without certification may start pending approval.

• Strong patient communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

• Proficiency in computer applications, patient documentation, and clinical data entry.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Ability to handle both front-office and back-office responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification.

• DOT certification.

Additional Information

• The position focuses on primary care, preventive health, wellness, and employee population health management.

• The clinic is located on the upper level, in the corner of the building.