Medical Assistant

Poppy Bank; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Short & Long Term Disability

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Piedmont ENT, an affiliate of SENTA Partners, has served the Atlanta area for decades with experienced physicians in otolaryngology and sleep medicine. We are seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in administrative and clinical duties.

You will schedule appointments, take vitals, document in EMR, draw blood where indicated, and administer medications per physician directions, contributing to efficient patient flow and high-quality care at our Atlanta clinic.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally with patients.
• Accompanies and settles patients in the exam room in advance of the physician’s visit.
• Takes vitals such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, and height and enters them into the EMR.
• Obtains current medication list from new and return patients and verify allergies during every request for medication and every office visit. Perform medication reconciliation.
• Acquires patient history and the chief complaint and document in complete sentences with the proper grammar why the patient is being seen for a visit.
• Performs necessary office tests, such as rapid strep tests and smell tests as requested by the physician and document results in the patient’s record.
• Updates patient’s surgeries in the Surgical History once the patient has had surgery by our physicians.
• Obtains patient signed informed consent via paper and administer intramuscular injections such as steroids and vitamin B12 and documents the injection completion in EHR.
• Updates the provider which patient should be seen next to minimize wait time when multiple rooms are filled up. Patient timeliness and appointment time must be taken into consideration to avoid upset patient(s).
• Cleans and prepares room in a timely manner for the next patient.
• Retrieves, directs and responds accordingly to the messages from the triage line.
• Calls-in prescriptions as directed by the physicians.
• Maintains safe environment for patient, co-workers and self, per policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

High school

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Base Pay $20.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Job Category Clinical Back Office, Clinical Support
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full-time (40)
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Piedmont ENT , an affiliate of SENTA Partners , has been serving patients in the Atlanta area for over fifty years. Our physicians collectively have over 100 years of experience and have advanced training and certification in otolaryngologic allergy, otology, laryngology, sleep medicine, and facial plastic surgery.

SENTA Partners is a leading Management Services Organization (MSO) specializing in providing comprehensive support to ENT and Allergy private practices. Our mission ishelp people Breathebetter, Hear better, Livebetter. At SENTA, we focus on the operational efficiencies and financial performance of our partner practices, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where our employees can thrive and grow.

Position Summary

Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Key Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally with patients.
• Accompanies and settles patients in the exam room in advance of the physician’s visit.
• Takes vitals such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, and height and enters them into the EMR.
• Obtains current medication list from new and return patients and verify allergies during every request for medication and every office visit. Perform medication reconciliation.
• Acquires patient history and the chief complaint and document in complete sentences with the proper grammar why the patient is being seen for a visit.
• Performs necessary office tests, such as rapid strep tests and smell tests as requested by the physician and document results in the patient’s record.
• Updates patient’s surgeries in the Surgical History once the patient has had surgery by our physicians.
• Obtains patient signed informed consent via paper and administer intramuscular injections such as steroids and vitamin B12 and documents the injection completion in EHR.
• Updates the provider which patient should be seen next to minimize wait time when multiple rooms are filled up. Patient timeliness and appointment time must be taken into consideration to avoid upset patient(s).
• Cleans and prepares room in a timely manner for the next patient.
• Retrieves, directs and responds accordingly to the messages from the triage line.
• Calls-in prescriptions as directed by the physicians.
• Maintains safe environment for patient, co-workers and self, per policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Clinic Hours: AAA ONLY
  • Monday-Thursday 7:30-4:30
  • Half-Day Fridays (office closes at 12pm)
  • No Weekends

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Cer tain US jurisdictions require S ENTA Partners to provide new employees with a reasonable estimate of the salary for th is role at the loc a tion in which the job may be performed . Th e posted salary range reflects our best estimate at the time of posting, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors that determine the final salary offer include office location, experience , skills, and current organizational needs .
• SENTA Partners is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.