Medical Assistant II: Patient Care, Phlebotomy & Lab Tech

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); In loco; USD 35.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Georgia to support patient care across multiple departments. The role includes vital signs, history taking, medication reconciliation, and routine screenings, with opportunities to assist providers in procedures and specimen handling.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program. BLS certification may be required depending on division.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or may have completed structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT.
• Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.

Mansioni

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency based on area of specialty when providing patient care.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health, etc.).
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking. Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order. Completes CLIA waived tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
• Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation.
• Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately. Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked.
• May assist with training and onboarding of other teammates.
• May serve as a role champion or on a committee.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Strumenti

EMR software

Descrizione del lavoro

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Georgia to support patient care across multiple departments. The role includes vital signs, history taking, medication reconciliation, and routine screenings, with opportunities to assist providers in procedures and specimen handling.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program. BLS certification may be required depending on division.