Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant

Mercer University•Macon, GA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer Medicine is searching for a Certified Medical Assistant or Medical Assistant for the Macon, Georgia clinic. The candidate in this position is expected to demonstrate the ability to multi-task by working with multiple patients, handling multiple phone calls to include appointment related calls, refills, referrals and authorizations. Display flexibility by working with different positions and in different departments as required. Responsible for EMR documentation, patient work up to include vitals, updating patient information and patient education. This candidate is expected to perform all other assigned task within the scope of their certification.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
At least six months of healthcare experience involving direct patient care
Current national CMA certification (for Certified Medical Assistant position)
Phlebotomy experience (required for CMAs, preferred for MAs)
Ability to use a computer to check patients out
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Experience with an electronic medical record system, preferably EMD and/or Athena

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

Multi-task by working with multiple patients
Handle multiple phone calls to include appointment related calls, refills, referrals and authorizations
Display flexibility by working with different positions and in different departments as required
EMR documentation
Patient work up to include vitals
Updating patient information
Patient education
Perform all other assigned tasks within the scope of their certification