Medical Assistant

Southern Hearts Homecare of Georgia inc; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Southern Hearts Homecare of Georgia inc in Fayetteville, GA seeks a dependable Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support in a fast-paced home health team. This role supports patient care coordination and works closely with the Director of Nursing.

You will manage admissions, maintain EHRs, assist with billing and insurance verifications, and help ensure timely, accurate patient care while upholding HIPAA standards and privacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required based on experience.
• Experience in a medical office or home health setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and EHR systems.
• Experience with insurance verification, medical billing, and authorizations is a plus.
• Strong computer proficiency and data entry skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contact patients and offices in a courteous, professional manner.
• Complete patient admissions and prepare intake folders.
• Maintain and update patient records and EHR.
• Perform accurate data entry and ensure documentation compliance.
• Assist with insurance verification, billing, and authorizations.
• Answer calls and coordinate communication among staff.
• Foster HIPAA-compliant handling of confidential records.
• Support DON with orders, plans of care, and admin tasks.
• Prepare reports and office correspondence.
• Maintain a clean, organized office environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Office software

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a dependable, organized, and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our home health team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative and clinical support to ensure the efficient operation of our home health agency while delivering exceptional service to patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses, case managers, and office staff. This position works closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) to support the daily operations of the nursing department for timely, accurate patient care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Contact patients, physicians' offices, hospitals, case managers, and referral sources in a courteous and professional manner.
• Complete patient admissions and prepare intake folders.
• Maintain, organize, and update patient medical records and electronic health records (EHR).
• Perform accurate data entry and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.
• Assist with insurance verification, authorizations, medical billing, and payment processing.
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls for the nursing department.
• Coordinate communication between nurses, physicians, patients, and office staff.
• File, scan, fax, and maintain confidential patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with physician orders, plan of care documentation, and other administrative functions related to homecare services.
• Prepare and maintain reports, correspondence, and other office documents.
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Nursing and nursing staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient office environment.
• Perform other administrative and clinical duties as assigned to support the nursing department and agency operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required based on experience.
• Previous experience in a medical office, home health agency, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Experience with insurance verification, medical billing, and authorizations is a plus.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and commitment to patient confidentiality.
• Compassionate, dependable, and detail oriented.
• Competitive compensation based on verifiable experience

Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment

Join Our Team

If you are a motivated Medical Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced homecare environment and is committed to providing exceptional support to patients and clinical staff, we invite you to apply. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients and families we serve.