Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant

Mercer University • Fort Gaines, GA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Mercer Medicine is searching for a Certified Medical Assistant or Medical Assistant for the Fort Gaines, 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 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.
• 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.
• Customer service skills
• Skill in oral and written communication, including interviewing to gather medical histories, excellent documentation skills to accurately capture and reflect data obtained, and the ability to effectively facilitate communication among providers.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply physician protocol, guidelines, and recommendations.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and autonomously; flexibility with various job requirements, positive attitude, initiative, and willingness to learn and perform new tasks.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Working with multiple patients
• Handling multiple phone calls to include appointment related calls, refills, referrals and authorizations
• 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 task 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, schedules 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