MEDICAL ASSISTANT 

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 full-time Certified Medical Assistant. We recognize the hard work and initiative of our Medical Assistants (MAs). MAs providing direct patient care may earn a quarterly bonus up to $500 by meeting or exceeding quality and productivity measures.

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
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff
• Assist in administrative duties as needed, including handling calls

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Current certification as a Medical Assistant - highly desirable.
• One (1) year as medical assistant in an outpatient health care setting
• Extensive phlebotomy experience
• Postsecondary technical course(s) helpful, but not required
• Medical Assisting education strongly preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and Electronic Health Records systems.

WORK/LIFE BENEFITS

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including Medical, Dental and Vision and Telehealth
• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Accrued PTO biweekly (total of 156 hours 1st yr, based on 40 hr work week)
• No weekends, or holiday work required

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BENEFITS

• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• SmartMoney$ program and Discounts
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness
• Clinical staff incentive bonus

CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS

• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training
• Relias Learning Management System (LMS)
• Continued Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Education (CEU) $

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: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour