Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant

Mercer University•Hamilton, GA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mercer Medicine clinic in Hamilton, Georgia is searching for a Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant. This candidate, under the supervision and collaboration with the overseeing physicians will perform annual wellness visits, to include ordering appropriate lab screening tests and immunizations based upon the physician's protocols. In addition, this candidate 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 other positions and serving in a backup role for the Front Desk Support Specialist, which includes but is not limited to, checking in patients, updating patient information, taking payments, scheduling, and completing forms. 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 tasks within the scope of their certification.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
At least six months of healthcare experience
Current national CMA certification (for Certified Medical Assistant position)
Phlebotomy experience (required for CMAs, preferred for MAs)
Ability to use a computer for checking patients in and out, posting payments, and scanning
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
Phlebotomy experience (preferred for MAs)

Responsibilities

Perform annual wellness visits, including ordering appropriate lab screening tests and immunizations based upon the physician's protocols.
Demonstrate the ability to multi-task by working with multiple patients and handling multiple phone calls (appointment related calls, refills, referrals, and authorizations).
Serve in a backup role for the Front Desk Support Specialist, which includes checking in patients, updating patient information, taking payments, scheduling, and completing forms.
Perform EMR documentation, patient work up (including vitals), updating patient information, and patient education.
Perform all other assigned tasks within the scope of their certification.