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Medical Office Asst Job at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System Boone, NC 28607

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2025-08-27
  • Location
    Boone, NC 28607
  • Job Title
    Medical Office Asst
  • Gender
    Both
    Position Summary
      The Medical Office Assistant (MOA) is responsible for providing professional care for office patients under the direction of the physician, PAs or clinical nursing professionals. Functions as liaison between patients, staff, and physicians. The MOA is responsible for greeting patients/families, scheduling appointments, data entry, and other clerical duties.
      The MOA’s decisions and actions with the patient are determined in an ethical manner practicing compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of each person. Effectively communicates with patients, families, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers. All areas of practice and care delivery are provided to achieve and maintain top decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. The MOA follows and adheres to ARHS policies and procedures; regulatory requirements and standards of behavior.
      The MOA demonstrates the ARHS Mission, Vision, and Values in action, and, approaches work in a way that reflects a bias for action, efficiency, and personal accountability. This person demonstrates professional conduct, effective communication, and effective completion of tasks. Effectively and professionally manages working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and all ARHS team members, in a way that promotes a healthy work environment. Always assists coworkers, clients, families, and visitors regardless of the patient assignment, so long as the assistance is in-line with their scope of practice, license, or certification.
    Position Qualifications
      Minimum Education
      • High School graduate or GED
      • Graduate of vocational program in medical assisting is preferred
      Experience
      • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred
      Required Registration/License/Certification
      • MA certification is required at hire or certification acquired within one-year of hire date.
      • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire.
      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
      • Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills.
      • Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits certifications and practice policies and procedures.
      • Knowledge of the continuum of care provided in the organization.
      • Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians.
      Physical Demands
      • Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds
      • Manual dexterity and mobility
      • Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
      • Bending, squatting, twisting, turning
      • Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
      Working Conditions
      • Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
      • Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment; odorous chemicals and specimens; and, unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces uneven surfaces), etc.
      • Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays); and emergencies.
      • Continuous standing and walking long periods = to, or, greater than >8 hours per shift
      • Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
      • Exposed to vibration, and cramped spaces >1 hour day
      • Frequently per shift: lifts, carries; pushes; and/or, pulls >50 lbs
      • Frequently per hour: bends; squats; kneels; twists; turns; and reaches.
      • Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition; and moderate dexterity.
      • Frequently per hour, exposed to soft voices >3ft away.
      • Frequently per hour, exposed to close eye work

      • Frequently exposed to Ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure including x-ray and microwave

        About ARHS: Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is a family of two hospitals and multi-specialty physician practices. ARHS is the leader for healthcare in the High Country, providing high quality, compassionate healthcare for the mountain region of northwest North Carolina and northeast Tennessee. At ARHS, we believe in Making Life Better. Each interaction provides us with an opportunity to have a positive impact. Click here to see how our team takes pride in Making Life Better for those we serve.

        Watauga Medical Center is licensed as a 117-bed regional referral medical complex, offering both primary and secondary acute and specialty care. The Medical Center received certification by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center in 2011.

        ARMA: Appalachian Regional Medical Associates (ARMA) is the physician practice group of ARHS whose primary purpose is to provide primary care and specialty clinics to serve the needs of the residents of the High Country.

        About the Area: Big-city cultural attractions and small-town warmth merge in Boone, NC and its neighboring communities. Home to Appalachian State University, the High Country offers an abundance of activities for everyone to enjoy. Take a ride on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, head to the slopes for a day of skiing during the winter, or visit the small village of Blowing Rock, located just ten miles from Boone, and enjoy fine dining and shopping. There is so much to explore in the High Country. Come start your adventure today.

        Benefits

        Employee Choice Health Plans – 3 plans tailored to fit your life.

        Dental & Vision Plan Options.

        Retirement – ARHS offers both pre-tax and post-tax ROTH contribution with a robust employer match.

        Parental Leave – Eligible employees can take two weeks of paid parental leave anytime during the first six months following the birth or adoption of a child.

        Tuition Reimbursement.

        Employee Wellness Program.

        Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Discrimination and harassment of any type is prohibited.



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