Medical Assistant/PCT (Podiatry)

MedLink Georgia; Toccoa (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MedLink GA in Clayton, GA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians in delivering high-quality patient care. The role requires compassionate patient interaction, accurate data entry in the EHR, and adherence to safety and workflow protocols.

The candidate will assist with examinations, administer medications and injections, and help maintain exam room readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or MA certification.
• Minimum 1 year of medical field experience or internship.
• Strong attention to detail and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Treat staff, practitioners, visitors, and patients with dignity and respect.
• Interview patients, record medical history, vitals, and vision screening.
• Record information in EHR and share with care team.
• Administer medications and injections as ordered.
• Sterilize equipment and maintain supplies in exam rooms.
• Assist with examinations and routine diagnostic tests.

Skills

Interview patients

Vital signs

Medication administration

Wound care

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

1 year medical field experience or internship

Tools

EHR software

Sterilization tools

Job description

About Us

MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking someone who is compassionate and detail-oriented to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community.

Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Clayton, GA

Job Type: Full-time

Company: MedLink Georgia

About Us

MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking someone who is compassionate and detail-oriented to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ( include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Treat staff, practitioners, visitors, and patients with dignity and respect.
• Interview patients to include medical history, measure vital signs, perform vision screening, etc., and record information in EHR.
• Share information gathered from patients with appropriate team members to assist in more comprehensive care of the patient.
• Assist practitioners in performing examinations as needed.
• Administer medications per practitioners' orders.
• Administer injections or immunizations per practitioner's orders.
• Sterilize medical equipment and maintain it in good working order.
• Collect specimens for laboratory and perform routine in-house laboratory work.
• Prepare specimens for outside laboratory studies.
• Perform simple wound care.
• Maintain adequate supplies in exam rooms and ensure exam rooms are clean.
• Follow clinic guidelines and protocols and participate in making new ones.
• Prepare and perform paperwork and clerical duties as necessary, including answering phones, computer entry, etc.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests (EKG, etc.) and/or schedule patients for outside diagnostic studies and consultations.
• Participate in community health and disease prevention activities.
• Participate in the corporation's Quality Improvement Program.
• Participate in daily Team Huddles with staff members as required or requested.
• Participate in staff development programs and promote team cohesiveness.
• Manage personal and staff clinical inboxes.
• Participate in the daily huddle
• Ensure timely response to appointment messages and requests via the phone and portal
• Educate patients regarding PCMH and how the care team can help patients
• Participate as a member of a patient's care team - within teamwork
• Ensure patients receive a copy of his/her visit summary
• Ensure patients leave with an appointment and face no barriers regarding transportation
• Ensure patients have an identified primary care provider
• Other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited program of medical assisting AND one year of experience in the medical field or completion of an approved internship program OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why Join MedLink GA?

Competitive salary & benefits package; supportive and team-oriented work environment; opportunities for career growth; meaningful work serving the local community

Join us at MedLink GA and make a difference in patient care!

Salary: $16 - $18 per hour