Medical Office Assistant - Currituck

About the position

The Medical Office Assistant position at Albemarle Regional Health Services (ARHS) is designed to provide essential clerical and health services support across various programs in an eight-county district. The role involves assisting healthcare providers and performing a range of medical office tasks, ensuring efficient operation within the medical office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support and health services at the agency.
• Assist physicians, mid-level providers, nurses, and lab staff as directed.
• Perform data entry and record preparation including registration and financial intake.
• Maintain patient medical records and laboratory test results.
• Participate in the scanning and/or disposition of all records.
• Provide clerical support for all clinical services and staff.
• Interview clients and perform vision and hearing screenings.
• Take height and weight measurements and provide basic vital signs.
• Administer immunizations and other appropriate medical tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a one-year formal training course in medical office assisting at a community college or technical institute, or equivalent experience.
• One year of clerical and health/dental related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, if applicable.
• Listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing within four months of employment, if applicable.

Nice-to-haves

• Standing as a Certified Medical Office Assistant through recognized associations such as AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance