Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Duties

Atrium Health Floyd; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Floyd is seeking a Medical Assistant in Rome General Administration. The role involves rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting medical history, and supporting clinicians in procedures and tests.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and BLS certification. The workweek is typically 40 hours, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent clinical military training may be accepted.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required, with timing differing by division.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, record vitals, med reconciliation, health history, screenings.
• Assist providers with procedures and venipuncture, labeling and packing specimens.
• Perform point-of-care testing and CLIA-waived lab duties.
• Administer medications and vaccines per protocol; process refills and authorizations.
• Maintain clean, stocked work areas and coordinate patient communications.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

EMR systems

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Military training (clinical)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Atrium Health Floyd is seeking a Medical Assistant in Rome General Administration. The role involves rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting medical history, and supporting clinicians in procedures and tests.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and BLS certification. The workweek is typically 40 hours, with a comprehensive benefits package.