Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant, PRN/On-Call

Mercer University; Saint Simons (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waivers

Paid vacation and sick leave

Technology discounts

Work-life balance schedules

Job summary

Mercer University—Mercer Medicine College in Jekyll Island, GA—seeks a Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant, PRN/On-Call to support multiple departments. The role involves on-demand patient care, EMR documentation, and performing certification duties in a dynamic clinical setting.

Ideal candidates have CMA certification, phlebotomy experience, CPR readiness, and strong communication skills to manage checks, referrals, and education with accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of healthcare experience.
• Current CMA certification for CMAs.
• Phlebotomy experience required for CMAs and preferred for MAs.
• CPR certification earned within six months of start date; current CPR preferred.
• Computer proficiency for patient check-in/out, payment posting, and scanning.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with strong multitasking ability.
• Experience with an EMR system, preferably EMD and/or Athena.

Responsibilities

• Multi-task with multiple patients and handle appointment-related calls, refills, referrals, and authorizations.
• Work flexibly in different positions and departments as required.
• Document patient encounters in the EMR, including vitals, updates to patient information, and patient education.
• Perform all other assigned tasks within the scope of certification.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EMR proficiency

CMA certification

CPR certification

Computer skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Athena

EMD

Job description

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant, PRN/On-Call

Department: Mercer Medicine College / Division: School Of Medicine

Primary Location: Jekyll Island, GA 31527

Responsibilities

• Multi‑task with multiple patients and handle appointment-related phone calls, refills, referrals, and authorizations.
• Work flexibly in different positions and departments as required.
• Document patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR), including vitals, updates to patient information, and patient education.
• Perform all other assigned tasks within the scope of certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of healthcare experience.
• Current national CMA certification for Certified Medical Assistants.
• Phlebotomy experience required for CMAs and preferred for MAs.
• CPR certification earned within six months of start date; current CPR certification preferred.
• Computer proficiency for patient check‑in/out, payment posting, and scanning.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with strong multi‑tasking ability.
• Experience with an electronic medical record system, preferably EMD and/or Athena.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multi‑task with medical office functions.
• Operate basic office equipment: computers, fax, scanner, copier, multi‑line phone, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication, including history taking and accurate documentation.
• Interpret and apply physician protocols, guidelines, and recommendations.
• Work effectively as a team member and autonomously, with flexibility, positive attitude, initiative, and willingness to learn new tasks.

Background Check

Criminal history check required.

Benefits

Health insurance for self and dependents, retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, and schedules that support work‑life balance.

EEO Statement

The University provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.