Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life’s best work. At Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas (CPC), a Partnercare affiliate, we believe our team members are at the heart of our organization.

We are searching for our Regional Medical Assistant extraordinaire – if you have Pain Management Experience – that is a HUGE PLUS! This role would serve the Greater Asheville region, and your primary clinic will be West Asheville.This is considered a FT benefit position but you will only work 30-32 hrs/week. In this role, you would be responsible in providing coverage to the following clinic locations (25% travel):

• West Asheville
• Rutherfordton
• Marion
• Fletcher
• Brevard
• Mars Hill

As a Regional Medical Assistant at CPC, you would work directly with our practice physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals with patient care, and a focus on performing clerical tasks.

Job Duties

• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays.
• Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions, answering questions.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.

Education and Experience

• High school Diploma/GED required
  • Associates or bachelor’s degree in healthcare preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office; ASC preferred
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills; including knowledge of medical terminology; ability to use business office equipment and to remain calm during an emergency
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in filing patients’ data and knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding
• Knowledge of HIPPA and client confidentiality laws
• Knowledge of relevant OSHA, JCAHO, and CLIA requirements and guidelines
• Ability to use clinical equipment such as scales, thermometer, butterfly needles, stethoscope, and sphygmomanometer; vision and hearing screening instrument, tympanometry, pulse oximetry, and basic laboratory equipment such as a microscope, hematology analyzer, and centrifuge

Partnercare is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications — that's all. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, health, personal beliefs, age, family or parental status, or any other status. We don't tolerate any kind of discrimination or bias, and we are looking for teammates who feel the same way.

Partnercare does not accept unsolicited submissions from third parties.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma
• Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistants/ Aides course
• Previous work experience preferred.
• Current ACLS and/or CPR certification