Medical Assistant II

Southeast Medical Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Career Development

Certification Reimbursement

401K with company match

Company Paid STD, LTD, Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Employee referral program

Job summary

Southeast Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a collaborative team focused on high-quality patient care. You will assist with scheduling, vitals, exams, and a range of clinical and clerical duties to support physicians and staff.

Candidates should have an MA certification and relevant office experience, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to growth. Competitive hourly pay includes a monthly bonus and a career ladder for advancement.

Qualifications

• Certified/Registered Medical Assistant is required.
• Experience in a medical office setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Commitment to excellence and willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Provides immunizations to patients, takes vitals, rooms patients, and performs clinical/clerical duties.
• Prepares patients for physician visits and supports tests and document filing.
• Answers calls, collects patient information and updates records with proper consents.
• Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality standards.
• Checks out patients, processes referrals and arranges laboratory services.
• Sets up EKG machines and other tests, administers injections if needed.
• Performs routine specimen collection and tests as required.
• Manages inventory of medical supplies and keeps exam rooms stocked.

Skills

Medical Assistant certification

Experience in medical office

Communication skills

Job description

Are you a medical assistant who is looking for a job that offers a supportive and collaborative work environment? Look no further!

As our new medical assistant, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with our primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to our patients
• Assist with a wide range of tasks, including scheduling appointments, taking vital signs, and preparing patients for exams
• Contribute to a positive and team-oriented work environment
• Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth

To Be Successful In This Role, You Should Have:

• A medical assistant certification
• Experience in a medical office setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to excellence and a willingness to learn and grow

In addition to a competitive hourly base pay, SEMG offers its Medical Assistants a rewarding monthly bonus opportunity. Even more exciting SEMG has a career ladder program for our Medical Assistant professionals (three levels and a lead opportunity), ensuring continuous growth opportunities and compensation (self-paced and promotions offered twice a year for program).

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Career Development
• Certification Reimbursement
• 401K with company match
• Company Paid STD, LTD, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee referral program ($500/successful referral staff hire)
• Extensive Employer Sponsored Discount Program

Requirements

• Certified/Registered Medical Assistant-1

Responsibilities

• Provides immunizations to patients, takes vitals, rooms on patients, clinical/clerical duties
• Prepares patients for physicians visit, performs tests and files appropriate documents.
• Receive and direct phone calls, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients
• Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel
• Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards.
• Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services
• Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history
• Set-up EKG machines and other ancillary tests, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests
• Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments
• Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies
• Managing messages, prior authorizations, patient calls

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current Medical Assistant Certification is required (Credentialing body examination (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or RMA); Medical Assistant level-1 or II applicants with >2yrs demonstrated medical assistant experience will be considered enlue of certification (yet will be limited in career ladder opportunity)
• Current Basic Life Support Certifications (BLS) via AHA
• Satisfactory complete applicable competency assessments/skill checklist within 90 days of hire/transfer into MA job.
• If hired into the Southeast Medical Group Career Ladder, will be required to complete training and assessment for level hired within 90 days.
• Ability to always communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Exhibit compassion and professionalism
• Must be organized and attentive to detail
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction
• Able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language
• Computer literate with entry level working knowledge of Microsoft Suites; Outlook, Word
• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, prioritize, and facilitate many on-going tasks at one time
• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to report to work as scheduled without delay
• Attends required meetings, training in-services, and participates in committees as required
• Professional appearance
• Positive attitude

Key Physical And Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 50 pounds of force
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving\
• Ability to travel to multiple locations to support business needs as required

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Southeast Primary Care Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

12/2024