Medical Assistant - Bariatric Innovations of Atlanta

Davita Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canton is seeking a nursing assistant to provide patient care and assist physicians in a medical office setting. The role involves delivering comfort and safety to patients while supporting a multidisciplinary care team. Qualified candidates should possess a high school diploma and Basic Life Support certification, with preferred experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must hold Basic Life Support certification.
• Completion of accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing assistance and patient care.
• Assists physicians in medical office setting.
• Performs a variety of patient care duties.

Skills

Patient care

Assisting physicians

Basic Life Support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

This position will support both the Canton and Cumming locations.

Schedule:

• Canton: Monday, Tuesday, and the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month
• Cumming: Wednesday, Thursday, and the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month

Provides nursing assistance and patient care to provide for the comfort, safety and personal needs of patients. Assists physicians/physician assistants/nurse practitioners in medical office setting. Performs a variety of patient care duties within the construct of a multidisciplinary patient care team as delegated by physician. Specific duties and responsibilities assigned to the individual will be determined by the supervising physician(s), clinical staff and Practice Coordinator after competency is established.

REQUIRED

1. High school diploma, equivalent education (GED) or post-secondary education.
2. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

PREFERRED

1. Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program or Graduate of a U.S. Military medic course.
2. One (1) year of healthcare experience as a Medical Assistant.
3. Other clinical specialty certifications may be preferred in specific units.
4. Visual color acuity screening depending on the role in specific units.