Medical Assistant, CMA - East Paces Primary Care

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Atlanta. This role involves engaging with patients, documenting their medical histories, and assisting with various clinical tasks such as performing vital sign checks and lab duties. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care and possess the necessary certifications. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and the overall efficiency of the healthcare team. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of others, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; completion of accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• BLS certification and AAMA certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and document medical histories in EMR.
• Perform lab duties including phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Assist licensed staff during patient examinations and treatments.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Vital Signs Monitoring

EKG Procedures

Medical Documentation

Standard Precautions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program

Nursing Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

1. Meets and greets patients, obtains appropriate patient information and medical history, accurately completes and documents patient medical and physical histories and other related items in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
2. Records vital signs; performs EKG, spirometry and/or other similar office procedures; aids licensed staff during treatment, examination, and/or testing of patients, which may include injections and immunizations. Advises physician and/or nurse of patient's adverse reaction to medication and/or treatment.
3. Performs lab duties, including but not limited to: phlebotomy, order entry, specimen collection, establishes chain of custody if applicable, and labels for delivery to appropriate authority for testing.
4. Under the supervision of licensed personnel, distributes educational information and instructions for patient care, diagnostics, and other appropriate treatments.
5. Coordinates telephone and in-basket requests to refill prescription drug medications and report test results in accordance with provider instructions; responds accordingly to other requests under a physician or other licensed provider's guidance.
6. Prepares and maintains examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
7. Practices Standard Precautions, including handwashing and disposal of bio-hazardous materials; complies with established risk management, HIPAA, and safety procedures.
8. Attends required meetings, in-services, and participates in committees as required.
9. Assists with administrative duties as needed, including procedure scheduling and completion of medical and physical history forms and other related information requested by third-party payors.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School diploma or GED required. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); or similarly recognized accrediting organization or completion of a Nursing Assistant program is required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
None.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
BLS required. Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or a similarly recognized certifying organization required.