Certified Medical Assistant

Pandya Medical Center - Cumming, GA; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Aflac supplemental plans

PTO and Holiday pay

401k with company match

Job summary

Pandya Medical Center - Cumming, GA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support Providers in delivering high-quality patient care. You will perform clinical and administrative duties, assist during examinations, take vital signs, and ensure accurate documentation in the medical record.

You will maintain exam rooms, handle patient communications, review reports, and help with safety checks and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in electronic medical records systems.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current Medical Assistant certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a medical office.

Responsibilities

• Assist Providers during patient examinations and procedures.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and document vital signs (weight, BP, pulse, temp).
• Provide patient education and instructions as directed.
• Review, file and ensure documents are available in the patient record.
• Maintain exam rooms with supplies and sterilization procedures.
• Manage incoming calls and accurate message taking.
• Triage and route messages to Providers promptly.
• Perform routine safety checks and clinical log maintenance.
• Comply with clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Clinical Lead/Office Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Documentation accuracy

HIPAA compliance

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant supports Providers in delivering high-quality patient care by performing clinical and administrative duties under supervision. This role ensures efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and a well-maintained clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Providers during patient examinations and procedures.

• Escort patients to exam rooms, conduct patient intake interviews, and accurately measure and document vital signs including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature in the medical record.

• Provide patient education and instructions as directed by the Provider.

• Ensure all relevant reports, laboratory results, and documentation are reviewed, filed, and available in the patient’s medical record prior to appointments.

• Maintain exam rooms by stocking necessary medical supplies, preparing instruments, and ensuring proper sterilization procedures are followed.

• Manage incoming telephone calls by taking accurate messages and responding appropriately to patients, physicians, and pharmacies within scope of practice.

• Triage and route messages from patients and front office staff to Providers in a timely manner.

• Maintain required clinical logs and perform routine safety checks, including refrigerator temperature logs, emergency medication checks, expired medication monitoring, oxygen tank checks, and sterilization fluid changes.

• Comply with all clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Lead and/or Office Manager.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, Providers, and staff.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Strong documentation and data entry accuracy.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

• Critical thinking and sound judgment within scope of practice.

• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to high‑quality patient care.

• Dependable, punctual, and adaptable to changing clinical needs.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in electronic medical records systems

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.

• Current Medical Assistant certification

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Minimum of one (2) years of clinical experience in a medical office.

Benefits offered:

• Medical (with company contribution), Dental, and Vision insurance

• Aflac supplemental plans

• PTO and Holiday pay

• 401k with company match