Medical Assistant - Mobile Medical at Appalachian Mountain Health

Asheville, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assisting Healthcare Providers, Maintaining Electronic Health Records, Coordinating Patient Activities, Collecting Specimens, Administering Medications, Administering Immunizations, Conducting Patient Intake, Conducting Exit Interviews, Using Data, Patient Registries, Outreach, Preventive Care, Chronic Conditions Follow-up, Assisting with Referrals, Tracking, Triaging Phone Calls

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Appalachian Mountain Health (AMH) is hiring another Medical Assistant for the expansion of our Mobile Medical Team. If you are seeking a rewarding and challenging opportunity and have relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you! Appalachian Mountain Health offers accessible, patient-centered care at our six locations throughout Western North Carolina. Our mission is to deliver timely, comprehensive, and quality health services with dignity and respect to WNC residents, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we build on a history of growth and sustainability. Our Mobile Medical Team provides care at Transformation Village, Safe Shelter, Compass Pointe, Salvation Army, Aston Towers, Pisgah View just to name a few locations. Background Check and Drug Screen required. Requirements Medical Assistant (Certified preferred) Assisting healthcare providers Maintaining electronic health records (EHR) and coordinating patient activities. Collecting specimens for laboratory testing, administering medications and immunizations and conducting patient intake and exit interviews. Using data and patient registries to outreach to patients in need of preventive care and follow-up for chronic conditions. Assisting with patient referrals, tracking and follow-up. As appropriate, triaging phone calls and following up on patient requests. Requirements include at least one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience and completion of Medical Assistant certification; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. If you meet these qualifications, are passionate about providing patient-driven care and wish to be considered for this position, please apply. * No recruiters or phone calls please. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 403b Retirement % matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Primary Care Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred) Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting healthcare providers, maintaining electronic health records, and coordinating patient activities across various mobile medical team locations. Duties also include collecting specimens, administering medications and immunizations, and conducting patient intake and exit interviews.