Full-Time Medical Assistant

Description

Looking for a healthcare career where you can make a difference - and still enjoy your evenings, weekends, and holidays?

Ocracoke Health Center is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join our nonprofit primary care team. Every day, we help patients throughout our community receive high-quality, affordable healthcare in a welcoming environment where relationships matter.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Monday-Friday schedule (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
• No evenings, weekends, or major holidays
• Starting pay of $19.00-$21.00/hour based on experience
• 14 days Paid Time Off
• Up to 5 Wellness Days each year for appointments, sick days, etc.
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

What You'll Do

As a Medical Assistant, you'll work closely with our providers to deliver exceptional primary care while helping patients feel welcomed, informed, and cared for.

Responsibilities include:

• Rooming patients and preparing them for their scheduled visits
• Obtaining and documenting medical histories, current medications, and vital signs
• Assisting providers with patient examinations and minor in-office procedures
• Collecting specimens and performing routine screenings and clinical tests
• Accurately documenting patient care and clinical information in Athena EMR (Electronic Medical Records system)
• Supporting efficient patient flow throughout the clinic
• Communicating professionally with patients, families, providers, and other members of the care team

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred but not required
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A team player who enjoys helping others
• Experience in a medical office is helpful, but we encourage motivated candidates from healthcare or customer service backgrounds to apply

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work truly impacts your community, we'd love to hear from you.