Blue Ridge Community Health Services·Sylva, North Carolina
Assist healthcare providers with direct patient care, including recording vital signs and performing basic medical procedures like blood draws and EKGs. Manage clinic activities such as updating electronic health records and handling patient inquiries via phone.
Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/LPN to join our team in Sylva, NC (We will train you!)
$20.50 hourly - Entry Level Pay – Opportunities for Salary and Career Advancement Available
$1000 Sign-On Bonus after 90 Days of Employment!
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.
A high school diploma is required, and a Medical Assistant certification or LPN license is preferred. Candidates must be able to obtain certification within 18 months of hire and may be required to float between clinical sites.
Market context
In North Carolina, Medical Assistant roles are commonly tied to outpatient clinics, primary care, and specialty practices, where employers look for candidates who can support patient flow and documentation. This role is competitive because employers want a high school graduate with MA or CNA training preferred, 1-2 years of clinical experience, EMR and coding skills, and consistent HIPAA and OSHA compliance. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your resume to show hands-on clinical support and system proficiency.
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