Certified Medical Assistant (Gwinnett ASC)

Alliance Spine and Pain Centers•Lawrenceville, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Spine and Pain Centers is seeking an eager, ready-to-learn Certified Medical Assistant for its Lawrenceville location. The role supports both ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and clinic workflows, including preparing patients, recording clinical information, maintaining electronic medical records, assisting healthcare providers, and keeping patient-care areas clean, stocked, and ready for use. The position offers advancement opportunities, competitive base compensation, a 401(k), healthcare benefits, paid time off, and eight paid holidays. There are no weekends, overnight shifts, or on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Basic Life Support (CPR AED) certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
At least 6 months of experience in a medical office.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of medical terminology and correct spelling of medications.

Nice To Haves

Pain management experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare ASC patients for visits by directing them to the pre-operative area, providing gowns and instructions, and collecting appropriate samples.
Explain the reason for the visit and obtain appropriate consent.
Collect and record vital signs and medical history, and report abnormal values to the pre-operative nurse or healthcare provider.
Assist nurses with preparing prescriptions and entering documentation in electronic medical records.
Document and maintain appropriate workflow in patients’ electronic medical records.
Maintain pre-operative area supplies and ensure equipment functions properly.
Transport patients to and from the operating room and to their vehicles when necessary.
Clean and sanitize pre-operative and PACU rooms as needed at the end of the day.
Restock ASC rooms with appropriate supplies.
Make post-operative calls to patients as required.
Monitor the clinic schedule for patient arrivals.
Bring patients from the waiting room to a clinic room and prepare them on the schedule; record the room number in the electronic medical record.
Merge patient charts, take vital signs, verify medications, and triage patients for the provider.
Collect, prepare, document, and ship urine specimens to the laboratory according to procedure.
Prepare prescriptions for provider signatures and complete patient charts, marking each chart done by the end of the workday.
Start procedure prior authorizations on the day they are received and complete them within 72 hours; notify the patient and document the process.
Clean and sanitize clinic rooms as required at the end of the day and restock them with appropriate items.
Perform other duties as assigned by healthcare providers, the Charge Nurse, Clinic Lead, or Regional Administrator.