Medical Assistant- Athens, Georgia

MainStreet Family Care; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Supplemental insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

MainStreet Family Care is seeking a Medical Assistant in Athens, GA to support on-site providers with patient intake, triage, and exams. The role covers vital signs, documentation, and procedures in a fast-paced urgent and primary care setting.

You will work under supervision, assisting with x-rays, lab tests, and medical inventory while promoting efficient clinic operations and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) is preferred.
• Prior Medical Assisting experience or education is beneficial, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Provider(s) in patient care to ensure quality medical services.
• Triage patients promptly according to clinic procedures.
• Document vitals, weight, and medical history updates before visits.
• Perform lab tests following clinical guidelines and provider instructions.
• Manage digital patient records and support transition to electronic systems.
• Prepare examination rooms and maintain cleanliness and readiness.
• Administer medications under supervision of provider.
• Assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures.
• Position patients for x-rays as directed by providers.
• Help monitor and manage medical inventory as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Assistant – Athens, GA

Are you looking for a fresh career opportunity? MainStreet Family Care is expanding, and we’re seeking energetic, fast, and friendly Medical Assistants to join our team! As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering top-notch care to our patients. We provide a range of services including urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, and occupational medicine. The ideal candidate will assist the on-site provider with patient intake, assessment, treatment, and discharge.

Responsibilities

• Our Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Provider(s) in the care of patients to assure optimal delivery of medical care
• Triage patients promptly and in line with clinic procedures to ensure smooth workflow.
• Document vital signs, weight, and any updates to the patient’s medical history prior to each visit.
• Perform lab tests in compliance with clinical guidelines and medical provider instructions.
• Manage digital patient records and support the transition from paper records to electronic systems.
• Prepare examination rooms for patient appointments, ensuring cleanliness and readiness.
• Administer prescribed medications under provider supervision.
• Assist healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures.
• Position patients for x-rays following provider directives.
• Help monitor and manage medical inventory when needed.
  

Clinic Hours of Operation

• MainStreet :
• Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• KidsStreet :
• Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m

KidStreet Locations

Montgomery, Pelham, Gainesville, Mobile, Augusta, Tallahassee, Columbus, Valdosta, Savannah, Charlotte, Wake Forest, Greenville, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem.

MainStreet and KidsStreet clinic hours subject to change.

Rotating Schedule

Medical Assistants work on a rotating schedule, alternating between 4 days one week and 3 days the next, including every other weekend. This totals 7 workdays over a 14-day period.

MS/KS CLINICS

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

WEEK 1
On
On
Off
Off
On
On
On

WEEK 2
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
Off

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Prior Medical Assisting experience or education is beneficial, but not required

Compensation and Benefits

• Position begins at $15/hr.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Supplemental insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off

MAINSTREET FAMILY CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pre-employment background checks and drug screenings are required.