Medical Assistant - Vulnerable Populations

What You'll Do: As a Medical Assistant or LPN you will be an integral member of the BRH medical team assisting with the direct care of patients and clinic activities. This position will be based at a health center dedicated to serving vulnerable populations, with a particular focus on the unsheltered. We are looking for a team player that can help build a positive environment with a desire to work in an interdisciplinary healthcare team and with a culturally diverse patient population. Responsibilities include: Working in a fast-paced medical office setting Assisting providers with delivering quality patient care Obtaining and recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.) Performing basic medical procedures such as blood draws and EKGs Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens Recording patient information in electronic health records (EHR) systems Answering phones, responding to inquiries, and relaying information to providers Adhering to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality Participating in Street Outreach activities to engage and connect unsheltered individuals with essential healthcare and Social services. Contributing to a positive and cooperative team environment

What We're Looking For: Knowledge of medical terminology and common medical documentation preferred High School Diploma or Equivalent (required) Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant preferred Must obtain certification within 18 months of hire date if not currently certified (We can help you get itask us how!) Licensed Practical NursesNC licensure preferred (we will pay for your license renewal!) Medical phone triage experience preferred Ability to float between nearby clinical sites as needed Bi-Lingual (preferred, but not requiredwe pay extra per hour for your language skills) About Blue Ridge Health: At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.