Medical Assistant - Bariatric Innovations of Atlanta

Northside Hospital Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Georgia is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care efforts across its Canton and Cumming locations. This role includes providing comfort and safety for patients while assisting the medical team. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and experience in healthcare settings. Join Northside Hospital to be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must have BLS certification.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program is preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing assistance and patient care.
• Assists physicians and clinical staff in a medical office setting.
• Performs various patient care duties as delegated.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

Completion of Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

High school diploma, equivalent education (GED) or post-secondary education.

Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

PREFERRED

Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program or Graduate of a U.S. Military medic course.

One (1) year of healthcare experience as a Medical Assistant.

Other clinical specialty certifications may be preferred in specific units.

Visual color acuity screening depending on the role in specific units.

Work Hours:

8am-4:30pm