Certified Medical Asst - Primary Care, Athens

Piedmont Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Physician Services is seeking a healthcare assistant to perform patient care activities under supervision, in line with established guidelines. The role supports physicians, APPs, and registered nurses within the clinical setting.

Candidates should have a completed Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program, or at least one year of related clinical experience if education isn't formal. BCLS and CMA/NCT certification are typically required by the department.

Qualifications

• GED preferred; graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or completion of a Nursing Assistant program required or in lieu of formal education one year of medical assistant or related clinical experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, APP, or RN in accordance with guidelines and standards.

Education

GED

Medical Assistant program

Nursing Assistant program

1 year of medical assistant or related clinical experience

Job description

Overview:

Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider (APP), or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider (APP), or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and standards.

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Preferred and
• Graduate of an accredited an accredited Medical Assistant program or completion of a Nursing Assistant program Required or
• In Lieu of formal education program, one (1) year of medical assistant or related clinical experience Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required or
• In lieu of degree one (1) year of medical assistant or related clinical experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required and
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or a similarly recognized certifying organization Required or
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT Required

Business Unit: Company Name:

Piedmont Athens Regional Physician Services