Certified Medical Assistant CMA - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Podiatry - FT Days [...]

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This role involves utilizing the nursing process to provide quality care to patients, performing essential office procedures, and collaborating with physicians to ensure efficient operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical and clerical skills, alongside a commitment to patient care. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to contribute to a team focused on improving lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Active Registry or Certification as a Medical Assistant required.
• Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial patient assessments and documents findings.
• Establishes immediate care plans in collaboration with physician.
• Correctly administers and documents medication regime.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Clinical Skills

Patient Assessment

Infection Control

Medication Administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radiology Equipment

Lab Equipment

Job description

Job Category:

Physician Services / Physician Clinics

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role: Job Summary

Primarily responsible for utilizing the nursing process in providing the healthcare needs of assigned patients within existing standards of care. Additional job responsibilities encompass office procedures directly relating to patient care and front office duties as required for an overall efficient operation.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Active Registry or Certification as a Medical Assistant required. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: One (1) to two (2) years related experience preferred. Experience as lab tech or with radiology equipment preferred.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Clerical and clinical

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs the initial patient assessments documents any findings. Documents nursing intervention and implements physicians’ orders.

• Establishes immediate plans of care for patients in collaboration with physician, documents referrals on patient’s chart and log book.

• Correctly administers and documents medication regime.

• Correctly identifies and implements infection control processes.

• Performs radiological or lab procedures (if verified as part of employee's minimum experience and credentials).

• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

• Provides x-ray reports to physician.

• Documents QA controls and maintenance on x-ray equipment.

• Documents lab and radiology results.

• Answers telephones and assists patients, triaging calls as necessary.

• Files patient charts.

• Records daily visits and charges accurately.

• As needed per clinic, orientation and guidance to perform x-rays.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30%

  of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30%

  of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.