Medical Assistant - Paces Ferry

ctca; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant for the Paces Ferry location in Georgia. The role supports clinical staff, interacts with patients and caregivers, and handles vital signs, vaccines, and EMR documentation.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a registered/certified Medical Assistant with current BLS. Work hours are 8am–5pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must have clinical support skills and be able to document patient data accurately.
• Strong communication and teamwork with nursing/physician staff.
• Ability to obtain and document vital signs and vaccines as directed.

Responsibilities

• Delivers compassionate care to patients by assisting with clinical tasks and providing direct interaction with patients and caregivers.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, glucose, pain levels, patient data, and medication lists; performs peripheral lab draws and administers vaccines.
• Reports any changes in patient status to the licensed nurse, physician, or AP provider.
• Documents care delivered and data collected in the medical record.
• Answers phones courteously and assists with clinic pre-appointment reminders.
• Enters provider orders into the EMR; coordinates prescription refills as directed.
• Distributes educational information for patient care and tests as directed by the provider.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interaction

Vaccination administration

EMR documentation

Clinical support tasks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Medical Assistant - Paces Ferry

About City of Hope , City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

This is a PRN position with Hours 8am-5pm M-W-Th.

• Delivers compassionate care to patients by assisting with clinical tasks, preforming support services for clinical staff and providing direct interaction with patients and their caregivers
• Obtains and documents vital signs, blood sugars, pain levels, patient data, and medication lists. Performs peripheral lab draws and administers vaccines including influenza and pneumococcal
• Reports to the licensed nurse, physician, or advanced practice provider any changes in patient status, behavior, and abnormal findings of data or incidents
• Documents accurately in the medical record the care that was delivered, activities completed, and other data that is collected for the patient
• Answer phones courteously, collaborates with nurse and/or provider to manage phone calls, and makes clinic pre-appointment reminder calls to patients
• Enters orders into the electronic medical record on behalf of the provider at the direction of the provider
• Coordinates prescription refills and requests as directed/ordered by provider
• Distributes educational information and instructions for patient care, diagnostics, and treatments to patients and caretakers as directed by provider in preparation for tests, procedures and treatments

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years prior experience as a Medical Assistant preferred

Licensure Requirements

• MUST be a registered or certified Medical Assistant
• Current BLS required

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.