Medical Assistant

Village Medical; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverages

401k savings plan

Life and Disability insurance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cumming, Georgia is seeking a Medical Assistant. You will provide patient support and facilitate a positive experience, perform lab tests, and prepare patients for appointments. A successful candidate is a Certified Medical Assistant with compassion and a passion for patient care. This position offers full-time employment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferred in a related field.
• Experience in primary care, family practice, or urgent care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient support and communication.
• Prepare patients for their appointments and inform them about services.
• Perform point-of-care laboratory tests and collect vital signs.
• Demonstrate kindness and compassion in patient interactions.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant or eligible

Phlebotomy experience

BLS certification for healthcare providers

Kindness and compassion

Ability to collect vital signs

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalency

Job description

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About Our Company

We’re a physician‑led, patient‑centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value‑based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high‑quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Job Description

As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for providing patient support and communication and facilitating an exceptional patient experience to build and reinforce satisfaction, trust, and drive organizational loyalty. Accountable for welcoming and preparing the patient for their appointment, the Medical Assistant informs patients of relevant and required information for their visit and provides clear communication around the services they are scheduled to receive.

How You Will Get Things Done

• Performs point‑of‑care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, suture/staple removal, dressing changes, and other patient care activities
• Collects and documents vital signs, histories, and screenings
• Authorizes prescription refills as directed
• Prepares patients, room, and supplies for visits or examinations
• Performs phlebotomy and correctly processes specimens
• Cleans and maintains treatment rooms and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

How You Will Build Trust

• Demonstrates kindness and compassion in all patient interactions
• Performs quality controls and equipment checks
• Participate in brand marketing, rotating throughout the vestibule, with a focus on engaging and increasing patient volume

How You Will Innovate

• Prepares and administers PO, IM, and ID medications as directed by the Provider, utilizing the “Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration”
• Provides instruction to the patient regarding medications and diet

Experience To Drive Change

• Certified Medical Assistant or eligible within 90 days of hire
• 1 year of experience preferred
• Phlebotomy experience required
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred; required within 90 days of employment
• High School Diploma/Equivalency required
• Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER preferred

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care