Medical Assistant (CMA/ EMT/ LPN)

CRH Healthcare; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in urgent care is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Griffin, GA. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on patient care while working in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and staff. Responsibilities include assisting healthcare providers, performing medical procedures, and ensuring a high standard of care. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program; certification preferred.
• Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient intake, lab work, and minor procedures.
• Maintain treatment rooms and perform necessary medical documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Basic Medical Procedures

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistant

Licensed Practical Nurse

Emergency Medical Technician

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position: Medical Assistant (CMA/ EMT/ LPN)

Location: Griffin, GA

Job Id: 1648

# of Openings: 1

Peachtree Immediate Care has an Immediate Opening for a Medical Assistant (CMA/EMT/LPN) at our Griffin location.

FULL-TIME POSITION: 3 12-hour shifts with a rotating weekend shift. This position requires you to float between the clinics within the region Griffin, Lovejoy, Locust Grove, and Stockbridge.

Peachtree Immediate Care is a leading urgent care operator in Georgia. Our mission is to provide the perfect patient experience so our patients can “Get in. Get out. Get better”. We have an opening for a Certified Medical Assistant to provide healthcare services to patients in a clinical setting, ensuring patients are treated with high standards of care. We are looking for someone who is caring, courteous, and efficient. Individuals in this role need to be detail-oriented, have strong interpersonal skills, perform basic medical procedures, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

BASIC FUNCTION :

Communicate and interact effectively with a wide variety of personnel and patients. Under general supervision, the Clinical Support Team is responsible for assisting the Physician, Physician Assistant (PA, PA-C), or Nurse Practitioner (NP, FNP) in support of medical care provided in the specialty of Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine. Day-to-day activities will vary from patient intake, accepting and returning patient calls, performing lab work, general x-rays, administering medication, and assisting in minor procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Include but not limited to):

• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and communication skills necessary to consistently receive and greet visitors, patients, and staff members professionally.
• Perform selected duties within the scope of practice as directed by the Provider on shift.
• Maintain and perform all required quality control and compliance measures put in place by CRH Healthcare.
• Maintains equipment for use in a clean and safe condition.
• Prepare and maintain exams and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Be thorough and accurate in documentation of patient complaints, vital signs, current medication, and allergies.
• Initiate care of the patient before the provider on duty exam according to standing orders.
• Perform lab tests as directed by the Physician, PA, or NP.
• Administer medications, including by mouth (PO), SQ injection, IM injection, intradermal injection, eye drops, ear drops, and/or topical when ordered by a CRH licensed provider.
• Requires ability to perform venipuncture per policy and apply dressing as instructed.
• Follows the proper procedure for the performance of Occupational Health services, where applicable.
• Follows proper procedures for the collection of radiographic images, where applicable.
• Assure that proper consents are obtained and signed.
• Ability to prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments.
• Assist provider in preparing for minor procedures and exams.
• Perform wound care as instructed.
• Assist with scheduling tests and treatments/referrals.
• Assure patient as needed; allay fears and answer questions as necessary.
• Exhibit cooperation and a positive attitude toward other hospital departments and physicians’ offices.
• Communicate questions about the appropriateness of medical care through the chain of command as needed.
• Make suggestions to improve work methods.
• Other duties may be assigned within the scope of practice.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Patient discharge – includes a review of written discharge instructions with the patient or responsible party.
• Answer telephone calls by departmental standards, relaying information as directed by the provider and documenting the same.
• Complete routine equipment checks and stock supplies. Notify appropriate staff (RCC or RDO) of things needing to be ordered.
• Attendance of pertinent in-service and educational conferences and attend quarterly staff meetings.
• Take primary responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills current.
• Adhere to standards of safety and infection control in the delivery of patient care.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistant, certification preferred.
• Licensed Practical Nurse and Emergency Medical Technician required to be a graduate of an accredited school with applicable current State licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistant, certification preferred.
• Licensed Practical Nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians, Basic Machine Operators, and Radiologic Technologists are required to be graduates of an accredited school with applicable current State licensure.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Reliable transportation to commute to assigned regional offices.
• Travel to different clinics within the region applied to is required.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with patients in a high-paced facility.
• Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair when appropriate.
• Ability to work all shifts including day, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 1-2 years in outpatient/clinic setting preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in a clean, well-lit, heated, and air-conditioned area.
• Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, and infectious diseases possible.