Certified Medical Assistant - Dunwoody

Summit Health CityMD•Mount Vernon, GA

21h

About The Position

As a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, you will provide patient support and communication and facilitate an exceptional patient experience to build satisfaction, trust, and organizational loyalty. You will welcome and prepare patients for appointments, share relevant information about their visits, and clearly explain the services they are scheduled to receive. The role includes clinical support, medication administration as directed by a provider, maintaining treatment rooms and equipment, and contributing to patient engagement.

Requirements

National certification or registration as a Medical Assistant through NHA, AAMA, AMT, AMCA, NAHP, NCCT, or AAH.
Phlebotomy experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers is required within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred.
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred.
Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care, or an emergency room preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform point-of-care laboratory tests and EKGs as ordered or indicated, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, and perform other patient care activities.
Collect and document vital signs, histories, and screenings.
Authorize prescription refills as directed.
Prepare patients, rooms, and supplies for visits or examinations.
Perform phlebotomy and correctly process specimens.
Clean and maintain treatment rooms and equipment.
Demonstrate kindness and compassion in patient interactions.
Perform quality controls and equipment checks.
Participate in brand marketing by rotating throughout the vestibule and engaging patients to help increase patient volume.
Prepare and administer oral (PO), intramuscular (IM), and intradermal (ID) medications as directed by the provider, following the Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration.
Provide patients with instruction regarding medications and diet.
Perform other duties as assigned.