Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

Medlink Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider, MedLink Georgia, seeks a compassionate Medical Assistant to support healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality care. Responsibilities include patient interviews, assisting during examinations, and maintaining medical equipment. Join a team dedicated to the community's health and wellness in Athens, GA.

Qualifications

• Experience in the medical field, including at least one year or equivalent internship.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) handling and patient care.
• Ability to perform routine diagnostic tests and assist practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and record medical history and vital signs.
• Assist practitioners during examinations and administer medications.
• Maintain medical equipment and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Compassion

Attention to Detail

Patient Care

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Medical Assistant

Location: Athens, GA

Job Type: Full-time

Company: MedLink Georgia

About Us:

MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Treat staff, practitioners, visitors, and patients with dignity and respect.
• Interview patients, including medical history, vital signs, vision screening, etc., and record information in EHR.
• Share information gathered from patients with appropriate team members to assist in comprehensive patient care.
• Assist practitioners during examinations as needed.
• Administer medications and injections or immunizations as per practitioners' orders.
• Sterilize and maintain medical equipment in good working order.
• Collect specimens for laboratory testing and perform routine in-house laboratory work.
• Prepare specimens for outside laboratory studies.
• Perform simple wound care.
• Maintain exam room supplies and cleanliness.
• Follow clinic guidelines and protocols, and participate in creating new ones.
• Handle paperwork and clerical duties, including answering phones and computer entry.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests (e.g., EKG) and schedule outside diagnostic studies and consultations.
• Participate in community health and disease prevention activities.
• Engage in the organization's Quality Improvement Program.
• Participate in daily team huddles and staff development programs.
• Manage personal and staff clinical inboxes.
• Respond promptly to appointment messages and requests via phone and portal.
• Educate patients about PCMH and how the care team can assist them.
• Be an active member of the patient's care team within team work.
• Ensure patients receive a visit summary and address barriers to transportation.
• Confirm patients have an identified primary care provider.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program and at least one year of experience in the medical field, or completion of an approved internship program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.