Certified Medical Assistant

Atrium Health Floyd • Rockmart, GA

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About The Position

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. The Medical Assistant (MA) provides a full range of Medical Assistant duties and support as part of the patient medical care team. Primary duties of this position are patient rooming, collecting patient vital signs, point of care testing, documentation in the electronic medical record (EHR), maintaining patient flow, stocking exam rooms, assisting with procedures and treatments, communicating with efficiency and verifying that lab, x-ray or procedure reports are available for provider. The MA also accurately performs required computer functions including but not limited to medication reconciliation, coding of medical and laboratory procedures, order entry and scheduling of appointments. The MA may assist the provider with appropriate patient education and communication to individuals including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The Medical Assistant works under the clinical direction of the physician and has a direct reporting relationship to the Office/Site Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Medical Assisting diploma/certificate from a nationally recognized accredited institute or program, or
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program with valid GA license (LPN), or
• Successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, or
• 1-2 years of verifiable Medical Assisting work experience along with a current certification

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant (MA) certification from a nationally recognized and accredited certifying body
• Certification must be maintained for the duration of employment

Responsibilities

• Patient rooming
• Collecting patient vital signs
• Point of care testing
• Documentation in the electronic medical record (EHR)
• Maintaining patient flow
• Stocking exam rooms
• Assisting with procedures and treatments
• Communicating with efficiency and verifying lab, x-ray or procedure reports
• Performing medication reconciliation
• Coding of medical and laboratory procedures
• Order entry and scheduling of appointments
• Assisting the provider with patient education and communication

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED