Seasonal Medical Assistant - Valdosta, GA

MainStreet Family Care; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

MainStreet Family Care in Valdosta, GA is seeking a Seasonal Medical Assistant to support urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, and occupational medicine during the October–February season. This temporary position features rotating shifts (Shift A/B) and every-other-weekend work to cover peak season; starting pay is $15 per hour.

Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent; excellent communication; and comfort with medical office tasks; prior medical assisting is helpful but not

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Medical assisting experience or education is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Take patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Dispense medication as directed.
• Educate patients on discharge instructions, when applicable.
• Handle telephone calls from clients, patients, physicians, pharmacies, and other staff.
• Address patient concerns within the scope of the position.
• Maintain patient records for clinical, medical, billing, and review purposes.
• Assist with scheduling tests and treatments.
• Complete opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seasonal Medical Assistant - Valdosta, GA

Are you looking for a temporary opportunity to gain valuable experience and make a difference? MainStreet Family Care is expanding our team for the cold and flu season, running from October to February. We are seeking enthusiastic and friendly Medical Assistants to provide excellent care to our patients during this busy period. Join us in delivering urgent care, primary medical care, telemedicine, and occupational medicine services.

Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
• Take patient histories and vital signs
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment
• Dispense medication as directed
• Educate patients on discharge instructions, when applicable
• Handle telephone calls from clients, patients, physicians, pharmacies, and other staff
• Address patient concerns within the scope of the position

Clerical Duties

• Maintain patient records for clinical, medical, billing, and review purposes
• Assist with scheduling tests and treatments
• Complete opening and closing procedures

Other Duties

• Maintain disposable and non-disposable supplies
• Assist with annual training as needed
• Help produce and maintain patient education materials
• Keep work and treatment areas clean and professional
• Accept and handle special projects as assigned
• Perform other duties as needed

Rotating Schedule

Our clinic operates with two shifts: Shift A and Shift B. Staff will work on a rotating schedule, including every other weekend. Below is a sample schedule:

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Prior medical assisting experience or education is beneficial but not required
• Medical assisting cetification is not required.

Compensation

• Starting at $15 per hour

MAINSTREETFAMILY CAREIS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Standard pre-employment background checks and drug screens are performed.