Medical Assistant l

Southeast Medical Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; 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 ($500/sucess

Extensive Employer Sponsored Discount

Job summary

Southeast Medical Group in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our supportive, collaborative team. You will assist with patient intake, vitals, immunizations, and exams while upholding quality care and patient comfort.

This role offers a career ladder program with three levels and a lead opportunity, ensuring continuous growth and compensation, plus competitive hourly pay and a monthly bonus, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification is required (Credentialing body examination (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or RMA)).
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) via AHA.

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or RMA)

BLS Certification (AHA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Job description

Description

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

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

To Be Successful In This Role, You Should Have

• 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

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 examsManage 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 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 tasks
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to report to work as scheduled without delay

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