Certified Medical Assistant - Hickory

About the Role · Eleanor Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a compact license to join our multidisciplinary team as a Per Diem team member. The CMA/LPN will play a crucial role in supporting our ...

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About the Role

Eleanor Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a compact license to join our multidisciplinary team as a Per Diem team member. The CMA/LPN will play a crucial role in supporting our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals recovering from substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes. Our care model is delivered both virtually and in-clinic and this role will perform both functions: being present in our Hickory, NC clinic when needed and having the ability to work remotely when not in the clinic. This position is Full Time.

What You'll Do

• Member Care:
• • Conduct initial member intake and assessments, including social history, medical history, current medications, and overall member needs.
  • Assist with the coordination of member care plans, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments and protocols.
  • Provide direct member care, including administering medications, injections, and other clinical tasks as directed by healthcare providers.
  • Support members through the intake process, monitoring for withdrawal symptoms and providing appropriate interventions.
  • Helps cultivate a distinctive and engaging workplace culture grounded in mission focused care, proactive initiative, ethical conduct, and strong team collaboration.
• Clinical Support:
• • Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized environment.
  • Perform routine in-clinic laboratory tests, including urine drug screens, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of results.
  • Manage and document member information in electronic health records (EHR) systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Assist with obtaining prior authorizations and pre-certifications as appropriate.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for medication-related questions, ensuring timely and appropriate escalation to the medical teams.
• Administrative Duties:
• • Schedule and coordinate member appointments, follow-ups, and referrals.
  • Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring proper stock levels and functionality.
  • Provide member education and resources on health maintenance, medication management, and substance use disorder recovery.
  • Assists with front office tasks, including telephone reception, scheduling, check-in and time-of-service collections. 
• Team Collaboration:
• • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss member progress, challenges, and care strategies.
  • Communicate effectively with members, families, and team members, demonstrating empathy and cultural sensitivity.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices in substance use disorder treatment.

Qualifications

• Education & Certification:
• • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or LPN program.
  • Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from a recognized certifying body (e.g., AAMA, AMT, NCCT) or compact licensure as  a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Experience:
• • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting, preferably in a substance use disorder treatment facility or behavioral health environment.
  • Experience with EHR systems and medical documentation.
• Skills & Abilities:
• • Strong clinical skills, including medication administration, and basic laboratory procedures.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on patient-centered care.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Compassionate approach to patient care with a strong understanding of the complexities of substance use disorders.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and taking on a variety of tasks, as needed

Compensation & Benefits

The total target compensation range for this position depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant's qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.

Eleanor Health offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off (prorated for new employees) - unplug, relax, and recharge 
• • 12 Vacation days
  • 12 Wellness (Sick) days
  • 3 Floating holidays
  • 9 Company-observed holidays
  • Jury Duty, Voting Leave, and other forms of paid time off may be available
• Eleanor-paid medical and dental insurance plans, with affordable vision coverage - We are a health first company, and we strive to make our plans affordable and accessible.
• 401(k) plan with 3% match - We are excited to be able to support the long-term financial well-being of our team in a way that reinforces Eleanor's commitment to equity.
• Short-term disability - We understand that things happen, we want you to feel comfortable to take time to get better.
• Long Term Disability - Picks up where Short Term Disability leaves off (employee paid).
• Life Insurance - Both Eleanor and employee-paid options are available.
• Family Medical Leave - Eleanor Health's Paid Family & Medical Leave ("PFML") is designed to provide flexibility and financial peace of mind for approved family and medical reasons such as the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child, and for serious health conditions that you or a family member/significant other might be facing.
• Wellness Perks & Benefits - Mental Health is important to us and we want our employees to have the accessibility you deserve to talk things through, zen with a mindfulness app, or seek assistance from health advocates
• • Mindfulness App Reimbursement
  • EAP with eight face-to-face sessions
  • Virtual health and wellness visits covered by our medical plan.