Physician Office MA

Emanuel Medical Center; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro, GA seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and the office team by handling phones, scheduling, and patient check-ins. The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and proficiency with medical office processes.

Prior physician office experience is preferred. Responsibilities include greeting patients, coordinating with nursing staff, and completing patient encounters per office guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited institution.
• Must be computer literate with previous physician office practice experience.
• Minimum of three (3) year physician office medical assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician and office nurse in answering the telephone and scheduling appointments.
• Receive patients and complete the patient encounter as per office specifications.
• Support daily office operations and ensure accurate documentation and patient flow.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:Responsible for assisting the physician and office nurse in answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, receiving patients and completing the patient encounter as per office specifications.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma and Medical Assistant Certificate from accredited institution. Must be computer literate with previous physician office practice experience. Requires attention to detail, good customer service skills and ability to adapt to changing needs of department. Minimum of three (3) year physician office medical assistant experience preferred.PHYSICAL I MENTAL DEMANDS:• Ability to think and work effectively y under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently y throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.• Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that wi ll enable these sources to function adequately y so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.• Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the assigned responsibilities• External and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided of or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodat ion to be determined on a case-by-case basis.• Position has a minimal expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.The duties, responsibilities and required sk ills for this role are outlined on the following pages and are the basis for competency and performance evaluations. This list is intended to describe the general natu re of work to be performed and not intended to be an ex haustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.