Certified Medical Assistant - Locust Grove

Summit Health Management; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD in Georgia is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care and deliver an exceptional patient experience from arrival to departure. You will welcome patients, prepare them for visits and communicate required information for services.

The role includes performing point-of-care tests, EKGs, phlebotomy, vital signs collection and accurate documentation. CMA certification and BLS (within 90 days) are required or preferred. Prior primary care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Nationally certified or registered Medical Assistant required (NHA, AAMA, AMT, AMCA, NAHP, NCCT, or AAH).
• Current BLS certification preferred; required within 90 days of employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, suture/staple removal, dressing changes, and other patient care activities.
• Collects and documents vital signs, histories, and screenings.
• Authorizes prescription refills as directed by the Provider.
• Prepares patients, room, and supplies for visits or examinations.
• Performs phlebotomy and correctly processes specimens.
• Cleans and maintains treatment rooms and equipment.
• Demonstrates kindness and compassion in all patient interactions.
• Participates in brand marketing and engages patients to increase volume.

Skills

Phlebotomy

BLS certification

Education

Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NHA/AAMA/AMT/AMCA/NAHP/NCCT/AAH)

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Join us as we deliver the care we want to see in the world. Together, we can create better outcomes for all.

Job Description

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for providing patient support and communication and facilitating an exceptional patient experience to build and reinforce satisfaction, trust, and drive organizational loyalty. Accountable for welcoming and preparing the patient for their appointment, the Medical Assistant informs patients of relevant and required information for their visit and provides clear communication around the services they are scheduled to receive.

How You Will Get Things Done:

• Performs point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, suture/staple removal, dressing changes, and other patient care activities
• Collects and documents vital signs, histories, and screenings
• Authorizes prescription refills as directed
• Prepares patients, room, and supplies for visits or examinations
• Performs phlebotomy and correctly processes specimens
• Cleans and maintains treatment rooms and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

How You Will Build Trust:

• Demonstrates kindness and compassion in all patient interactions
• Performs quality controls and equipment checks.
• Participate in brand marketing, rotating throughout the vestibule, with a focus on engaging and increasing patient volume.

How You Will Innovate:

• Prepares and administers PO, IM, and ID medications as directed by the Provider, utilizing the "Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration"
• Provides instruction to the patient regarding medications and diet

Experience to Drive Change:

• Nationally Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required (NHA, AAMA, AMT, AMCA, NAHP, NCCT, or AAH)
• 1 year of experience preferred
• Phlebotomy experience required
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred; required within 90 days of employment
• High School Diploma/Equivalency required
• Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER preferred

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD

• Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.