Medical Assistant - Bariatric Innovations of Atlanta

Northside Hospital Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate healthcare professionals to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to provide vital nursing assistance and patient care in a supportive environment. You will assist physicians and work within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient comfort and safety, along with the necessary certifications. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are ready to grow your career in a thriving healthcare setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing assistance and patient care for comfort and safety.
• Assists physicians in a medical office setting.

Skills

Patient Care

Assisting Physicians

Basic Life Support Certification

Healthcare Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.

Travel requirements:

1. Canton, GA – Monday, Tuesday, and every other Friday
2. Cumming, GA – Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday

Practice Details

Bariatric Innovations specializes in providing general surgery and bariatric surgery to the residents of Atlanta and the surrounding areas. Our expertise covers gastric band surgery for weight loss, as well as comprehensive medical weight loss programs incorporating calorie control, activity and lifestyle education.

At Bariatric Innovations of Atlanta, we understand that the decision to lose weight either surgically or medically is often difficult. We invite you to contact us to discuss your weight loss options and learn more about how our programs can help you.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing assistance and patient care to ensure the comfort, safety, and personal needs of patients. Assists physicians/physician assistants/nurse practitioners in a medical office setting. Performs a variety of patient care duties within the construct of a multidisciplinary patient care team as delegated by the 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR 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.

Work Hours:

7:30 am - 4:00 pm