CNA/Medical Assistant- Family Medicine- Biltmore Campus at Mountain Area Health Education Center

Medical Assistant

Medical 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 include:

• Participate in daily huddles with patient care team(s)
• Prepare patient charts for providers
• Review patient registries and identify preventative care due for patient
• Assist in preventive care outreach initiatives
• Obtain vitals
• Assist in obtaining medical records
• Perform screening procedures as indicated
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during exams
• Prepare sterile fields
• Perform phlebotomy and process specimens
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines, including intramuscular and intradermal injections as directed by provider
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff
• Provide occasional coverage support for other MAHEC ambulatory offices
• Assist in administrative duties as needed, including handling calls
• Participates in process improvement of new and existing workflows
• Actively embraces and supports divisional and organizational quality initiatives
• Supports pop-up vaccine and testing community events

This role description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all the duties the Medical Assistant may perform.

Key competencies include:

• Communication skills
• Decision making
• HealthCare knowledge
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational values
• Problem solving

Specified skills include:

• Computer: 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.
• Phlebotomy experience for patients of all ages.

Physical demands include:

• Light - Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25 - 35 lbs, Push/Pull 50 - 100 lbs (empty bed, stretcher, etc.) Frequent (34 - 66% of Workday)

Supervisory responsibilities: Not applicable.

Education and experience minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred qualifications: Associate's degree
• 1 2 years of medical assisting experience in a primary care ambulatory setting
• Certification as a Medical Assistant through AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT
• Experience as a EMT or CNA
• Experience working in an Employee Health Record (EHR)
• Required licenses: Current CPR certification

Schedule: 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.

Position compensation: $20.63 + based on certification. Full time position + full benefits available

MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer. MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.