Medical Assistant

Centurion-Spine-and-Pain-Center; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion-Spine-and-Pain-Center in Pooler, GA, is hiring a Medical Assistant for a full-time position. You will prepare patients, review records, and assist with documentation and care coordination in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Applicants with CMA preferred or MA program graduates are encouraged to apply. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential to ensure a smooth patient experience.

Qualifications

• Measure and record vital signs accurately.
• Read, analyze, interpret, and write medical records and documentation.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for patient interactions in the clinical setting.
• Review charts, schedules, and medical records.
• Generate forms for patient education, informed consent, and documentation of care.
• Obtain medical records, lab results, and other documents.
• Inspect the care environment for safety and supply readiness.
• Ensure medications, supplies, and equipment are available for visits.
• Coordinate with Scheduling, Billing, and other departments for a seamless patient experience.
• Communicate with physicians and care providers.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited MA program graduate

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

About the Job:

We are actively seeking high-quality Medical Assistants to join our team at our Pooler GA Office! This is a full-time position.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare for patient interactions in the clinical setting.
• Review charts, schedules, medical records, and other sources of documentation.
• Generating appropriate forms for patient education, informed consent, documentation of care, referrals, prescriptions, and other documents to support the provision of and continuity of care.
• Obtaining medical records, lab results, diagnostic study results, and other documents or information as indicated.
• Inspecting the physical care environment to ensure a therapeutic, sanitary environment with fully stocked medical supplies and functional equipment.
• Ensuring that appropriate medications, supplies, equipment, and personnel is available to complete scheduled interactions.
• Communicating with internal and external resources to procure necessary supplies and/or information.
• Collaborating with Scheduling, Billing, and other internal departments and personnel to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Communicating with physicians, physicians' assistants, and other care providers.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• One or more years of experience as a medical assistant, CMA preferred. In lieu of experience, graduating from an accredited MA program is acceptable.
• Able to measure and record vital signs, manually and electronically.
• Basic computer knowledge required. Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Able to multi-task efficiently and effectively in busy and/or stressful situations.
• Able to read, analyze, interpret, and write medical records and documentation.
• Able to record patient information, including a working knowledge of medical terminology.