CMA/Front Office - Primary Care, Athens

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

Job summary

Piedmont is seeking a Medical Assistant in Athens, Georgia. The successful candidate will be responsible for various patient care activities under the guidance of healthcare professionals, including both front and back office functions.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program, and one year of experience in a medical office setting. Certification as a Medical Assistant and Basic Life Support certification are also required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a medical office setting.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or similar certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care activities under supervision.
• Perform front office and back office functions as needed.

Skills

Patient care activities

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, physician extender, or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and standards. Duty assignments vary and include, but are not limited to front office and back office functions.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, physician extender, or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and standards. Duty assignments vary and include, but are not limited to front office and back office functions.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required and
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or completion of a Nursing Assistant program Required or
• In Lieu of formal education program, two (2) years of medical assistant or related clinical experience is Required

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience in a medical office setting with completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program. Required or
• In lieu of degree /certification from a Medical/Nursing Assistant program, two (2) years of medical assistant or related clinical experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

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

Piedmont Athens Regional Physician Services