CNA/ Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - Biltmore Campus (Asheville)

ROLE SUMMARY: 

Medical Assistants work collaboratively as an active member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient centered care across the continuum.They also providean excellent patient experience, high quality outcomes, and improved productivity for the team.   

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Participate in daily huddles with patient care team(s)  

• Prepare patient charts forproviders  

• Review patient registries andidentify preventative care due forpatient  

• Assist in preventive care outreachinitiatives  

• Obtainvitals  

• Assist in obtaining medicalrecords  

• Perform screening procedures asindicated  

• Prepare patients for exams andassist providers duringexams  

• Prepare sterilefields  

• Perform phlebotomyand processspecimens  

• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines, including intramuscular and intradermal injections as directed byprovider  

• Serve as a preceptor fornewstaff   

• Provide occasional coverage support for other MAHEC ambulatoryoffices  

• Assist in administrative duties as needed, including handlingcalls   

• Participates in process improvement of new and existingworkflows   

• Actively embraces and supports divisional and organizational qualityinitiatives  

• Supports pop-up vaccine and testing communityevents  

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

KEY COMPETENCIES: 

• Communication Skills  

Effectively and respectably communicate with other individuals, whether it be a colleague, patient, or patient’s family member and appropriatelyenumerate information in a manner easily understood by all parties. We do this to foster a culture of understanding between all parties, especially in complex anddifficult situations, toultimately provide the best care possible to our patients and their families. 

• Decision Making 

Ability to make the mostappropriate decisionin a given situation and then taking the next steps to ensureappropriate andtimely completion. Thisrequires conflict resolution skills, critical thinking skills, confidence in your ability to make the right decision in most situations. This also includesability to prioritize your workday appropriately to ensure the most important tasks are completed on time. 

• HealthCare Knowledge 

Having the drive to keep yourself abreast and up to date on the new breakthroughs in your area of expertise and communicating them to the rest of the team, as appropriate. This also includes keeping up with your licensure and yearly training requirements within yourareaexpertise along with MAHEC’sorganizational training. Finally, the ability to apply the depth of knowledgemaintained and gained through this process in real life scenarios asappropriate. 

• Interpersonal Skills  

Showing the ability to meetdifficult situations with grace, professionalism, and understanding. Within your area of expertise,showing respect and showing empathy where appropriate with your colleagues, patients, and their familyat all times, even whenits most difficult to do so. This is done, in part, by effective listening, being your authentic self, showing responsibility and dependability, and being patient with others. 

• Organizational Values 

Adherence to MAHEC’s founding principles and incorporating them every day. This includes, among others, having integrity and accountability, reverence for other cultures andequitable practices, ability to manage change, and displaying a clear understanding of organizational dynamics. Doing these things creates a culture where people want to do the best for each other and gives personal ownership towards the goal of helping people in their time of need. 

• Problem Solving  

Having an analytical mind and ability to work autonomously to solve complex problems that may arise. The wherewithal to think logically through a difficult problem and come toan appropriate resolution for a given issue. This helps to drive continuous improvement by thinking through where we can improve in a novel way. Measures success by understanding where we are currently and where we want to go and then applying thosenew ideas to affect positive change. 

SPECIFIED SKILLS

COMPUTER 

• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applicationsrequired. 

• Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record. 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 

• Spanish speaking skills preferred (eligible for compensationn add on). 

• SKILLS  

• Phlebotomy experience for patients of all ages.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

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

• Frequent (34 - 66% of Workday)  

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 occasionallyrequired.Work hours will need to be flexiblein order to respond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader. 

COMPENSATION

• CNAs and non-certified Medical Assistants: $20.63/hour + MAHEC Total Rewards package
• CMAs and CCMAs: $22.79/hour + MAHEC Total Rewards package

At MAHEC,we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.

MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

If you are interested in this role, and you have related experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply or reach out toAskTalent@mahec.net for support in your job search process. You could be the talent we are seeking for this or other opportunities

All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption.

MAHEC does not provide employment-based US visa sponsorship, now or in the future. All new employees must provide valid, original I-9 documents on their first day of work.

MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer