Certified Medical Assistant- PRN

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.

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour