Cardiology Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Lab

Atrium Health Floyd; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Floyd is hiring a Medical Assistant to support the Heart Center team in Calhoun, GA. The role involves rooming patients, vital signs, history taking, medication reconciliation, and assisting providers with procedures.

Responsibilities include performing venipuncture, lab testing, vaccine administration, and handling referrals and scheduling. AHS Floyd emphasizes patient communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols within the MA scope.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; MA program completion or equivalent military clinical training acceptable (DD214).
• For IL/WI Divisions: MA program completion or 2 years of verifiable MA experience in last 5 years.
• Wake Forest/Floyd/Navicent: High School Diploma or GED; completion of MA program or 2 years MA experience in last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings.
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, POCT testing and CLIA waived tests.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely.
• Handles referrals, insurance authorizations, scheduling, and patient messaging.
• Cross-trained to perform duties relevant to specialty or clinic within MA scope.
• Maintains effective communication and teamwork with escalation when needed.
• Keeps environment clean and stocked; ensures equipment is in working order.
• Provides age-appropriate care across the patient lifespan.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

EMR proficiency

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Accredited Medical Assistant program

2 years MA experience (last 5 years)

Job description

Atrium Health Floyd is hiring a Medical Assistant to support the Heart Center team in Calhoun, GA. The role involves rooming patients, vital signs, history taking, medication reconciliation, and assisting providers with procedures.

Responsibilities include performing venipuncture, lab testing, vaccine administration, and handling referrals and scheduling. AHS Floyd emphasizes patient communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols within the MA scope.