Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & Admin Pro (Benefits)

Capital Health (US); Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Basic Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Disability Benefits – LTD

STD

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Transit

Commuter Parking

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Capital Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative functions across care settings. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, performing basic procedures, and maintaining EMR documentation with accuracy and empathy.

Responsibilities include coordinating with front desk, scheduling, and assisting with discharge processes, while adhering to safety and privacy policies. Opportunities exist for skill growth and cross-training in related duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting program including 330 clock hours.
• Current certification from a national medical assistant certifying body.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination: take vitals and review history.
• Clean exam rooms and collect lab specimens; assist physicians.
• Handle front-office tasks: registration, scheduling, and records.
• Perform ECGs and point-of-care tests under policy.
• Document medical information in EMR and manage patient data.
• Coordinate with front office and assist in discharge paperwork and referrals.
• Cross-train for Patient Reception duties as needed.
• Comply with NJPMP monitoring for eligible staff.
• Perform injections (subcutaneous or intramuscular) following safe procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Phone etiquette

Insurance knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Medical Assistant certification

330-hour clinical program

Job description

Capital Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative functions across care settings. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, performing basic procedures, and maintaining EMR documentation with accuracy and empathy.

Responsibilities include coordinating with front desk, scheduling, and assisting with discharge processes, while adhering to safety and privacy policies. Opportunities exist for skill growth and cross-training in related duties.