Medical Assistant I - PSG

Overview

• This position is eligible for a $1,000.00 sign-on bonus with a one year commitment to Mission Health. Sign-on bonus will be paid out in two increments: $500 upon hire; $500 after six months of employment!!

Mission Health in Asheville, NC invites you to apply as a Medical Assistant I with our Staff Health WorkWell team! Discover a generous benefits package! Our total rewards package includes but is not limited to:
401k retirement plan, paid time off (PTO), medical, dental and vision insurance, flex spending account options, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance program, employee discount program and employee stock purchase program. Raise the Bar. Care Like Family. Unlock Possibilities. GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Responsible for direct patient care and the assisting of the physician or mid-level practitioner.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Scheduling and canceling patient appointments
• Checking-in and checking-out patients
  Entering charges and payments
• Answering the telephone
• Verifying patient insurance and demographics
• Collection of co-payments/coinsurance and personal balances 7. Performs selected administrative
  duties and assists nursing staff.
• May collect patient specimens.
• Takes patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Gives injections, and applies casts, splints, and dressings, as applicable.
• Prepares and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Assists physician in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.

EXPERIENCE:
One year of Medical Assisting or other applicable clinical work experience is highly preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Medical Assistant Certification - required. Acceptable certifications are RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or
  NCRMA certification/ABR-OE credentials is acceptable OR
• Medical Assistants who recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from a Medical Assisting
  training program must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 60 days of employment. OR
• Candidates/incumbents with one year of Medical Assistant work experience who do not possess
  Medical Assistant Certification must obtain Medical Assistant Certification within one year of hire
  date