MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Union General Hospital; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Union General Hospital Clinics is seeking a Medical Assistant in Blairsville, GA to support providers with patient evaluation, examination, and treatment. The role involves triage, chart prep, phlebotomy, injections, and documentation in a patient-centered clinic.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of Medical Assistant experience in a family practice or specialty setting, with CPR certification and a professional, compassionate approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant in family practice or specialty preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review schedule of upcoming appointments to ensure charts are prepped and include needed documents.
• Assist with patient triage and vital signs per provider orders.
• Report STAT findings to the provider promptly.
• Answer calls, emails and messages; document all telephone conversations.
• Schedule referrals and outpatient testing; communicate appointment details.
• Manage medication refill requests per clinical guidelines.
• Assist with procedures and maintain exam room cleanliness.
• Draw labs and perform point-of-care testing; provide results to ordering provider.

Skills

Patient care

Courtesy & respect

Professional demeanor

Communication

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Adaptability

Medical terminology

Certification maintenance

Education

CPR certification

Job description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Professional Blairsville, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2553

Union General Hospital Clinics

Medical Assistant Job Description

JOB TITLE: MEDICAL ASSISTANT

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Responsible for assisting providers with evaluation, examination and treatment of patients and all follow up duties related to patient care.

REPORTS TO:

Office Manager and Practice Manager

RESPONSIBILITES

Duties include but are not limited to:

Daily:

• Reviews schedule of upcoming appointments to ensure charts are prepped and include necessary documents such as required labs, x-rays, medication list, consults, etc.
• Calls and assists patients from waiting area to back office for triage which includes but not limited to: weight, height, blood pressure, vision, hearing, pulse ox, EKG, labs, UA, question intake, medication review, etc.
• Reports any STAT findings to provider
• Answers phone calls, emails, voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner. Documents all telephone conversations with patients and family members
• Schedules referrals and outpatient testing and contacts the patient with the information pertaining to said appointment.
• Manages medication refill requests as per clinical guidelines
• Assists with any procedures the provider needs.
• Cleans and sanitizes exam rooms after every patient.
• Draws labs and performs point of service testing on patients as per provider orders. Follow-up on all tests performed providing results timely to ordering provider.
• Administer injections as per provider orders documenting administration as per clinical guidelines
• Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information.

Monthly:

• Assist with maintaining drug closet as assigned
• Assist with maintaining items in office are stocked up as assigned
• Perform monthly calibration checks on required equipment and log
• Participates in staff meetings as directed by the Practice Manager
• Other duties and/or special projects as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant with in family practice or specialty, preferred. CPR certification required.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Medical Assistant must be able to:

• Possesses the ability to deal with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respect
• Displays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude
• Neat and professional appearance
• Possesses compassion for dealing with people who are ill and need help
• Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by the Practice Manager
• Work under pressure; assess, respond, and communicate issues in a timely manner
• Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-person
• Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures
• Maintains Certification for Medical Assisting as required by accrediting organization

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

• Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids
• Frequent exposure to hazardous material
• Exposure to communicable disease
• Appropriate protective equipment will be readily available and provided

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; spends 95% or more of time inside. Lifting up to 50 lbs and frequent carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

UGH is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre‑employment drug screening.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Union General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, military, or veteran status, gender, color or national origin in its employment practices.

I have read and acknowledge the above as the job description for my role as a Medical Assistant at Union General Hospital Clinics. I understand that if I fail to perform the responsibilities and expectations outlined in this job description that my employment at UGH may be eligible for termination.

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