Medical Assistant/PCT (Podiatry) Toccoa/Clayton

Medlinkga; Clayton (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MedLink GA is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Clayton and Toccoa, GA team. The role involves patient interviewing, vital signs, EHR documentation, and supporting clinicians in examinations.

The ideal candidate will have graduation from an accredited medical assisting program and at least one year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A compassionate, detail-oriented attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program and one year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Treat staff, practitioners, visitors, and patients with dignity and respect.
• Interview patients to collect medical history, measure vital signs, perform vision screening, and record information in EHR.
• Share information gathered from patients with the care team to support comprehensive patient care.
• Assist practitioners during examinations as needed.
• Administer medications and injections per orders.
• Sterilize and maintain medical equipment; perform in-house lab work and prepare specimens for outside studies.
• Handle routine duties such as paperwork, phones, and portal communications.
• Participate in daily huddles and team development activities.

Education

Accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Clayton and Toccoa, 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!