Medical Assistant

Medical Associates Plus; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Associates Plus in Augusta, GA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support in a busy clinic setting. The role involves assisting clinicians during exams, performing lab tasks, and ensuring accurate documentation of patient information.

Ideal candidates have at least a high school diploma or GED and two years of relevant experience; Medical Assistant certification is preferred. The position is fully onsite with standard clinic hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of admin and clinical support experience in a medical clinic.
• Certification as Medical Assistant preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Assists clinical providers during examinations and procedures.
• Performs venipuncture and dressing changes as needed.
• Documents patient information clearly in EHR and other systems.
• Administers routine vaccines and medications as directed.
• Supports staff orientation and administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Clinical support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

BLS CPR certification

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Administration Full Time Augusta, GA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1200

Required Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from a state or federal accrediting organization and a minimum of two years of experience in administrative and clinical support within a medical clinic setting

• Medical Assistant Certification and BLS CPR certification Preferred

Job Summary

Performs a variety of clinical and administrative support duties, to include assisting clinical providers during examinations and procedures, performing various laboratory tests, ensuring immunization compliance, documenting patient information clearly and accurately and providing patient education on a wide variety of healthcare topics. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provides direct patient care in accordance with certification as a Certified Medical Assistant:

• Screens patients for chief complaint and vital signs; makes patient appointments; performs venipuncture, dressing changes and assists clinical providers during patient examinations and procedures.
• Documents information clearly and accurately with attention to details, to include Electronic Health Record, e-prescribing platform as a provider's agent and other healthcare documents as needed.
• Communicates effectively with clinical care team to improve patient care, including but not limited to bringing items of immediate concern to the appropriate provider.
• Assists patients to achieve health goals; demonstrates patient advocacy, assuring patients' right to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
• Administers oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular medications, PPD skin tests and vaccines as per protocol or by direct written order of a provider.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned, to include administrative duties and staff orientation as needed.