Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant

Mercer University • Hamilton, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mercer Medicine clinic in Hamilton, Georgia is searching for a Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and at least six months of healthcare experience are required.
• Candidates for the Certified Medical Assistant position must have a current national CMA certification.
• CPR certification must be earned within 6 months of start date.
• In addition, candidates must know how to use a computer in order to check patients in and out, to post payments, and to scan.
• Candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Must have experience with an electronic medical record system, preferably EMD and/or Athena.
• Ability to multi-task with office functions of medical practice.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment: computers, fax, scanner, copier, multi-line phone, etc.
• Skill in oral and written communication, including interviewing to gather medical histories, excellent documentation skills to accurately capture and reflect data obtained, and ability to effectively communication among providers.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply physicians protocol, guidelines and recommendations.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and autonomously; flexibility with various job requirements, positive attitude, initiative, willingness to learn and perform new task.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply physicians protocol, guidelines and recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience is required for CMAs but is preferred for MAs.
• Candidates with a current CPR certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions , tuition waivers , paid vacation and sick leave , technology discounts, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees