Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Clinic - Full Time

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

21d

About The Position

Hamilton Medical Center’s Internal Medicine Residency Program is a training clinic for residents serving Dalton, Georgia, and surrounding communities. The Certified Medical Assistant assists with patient examinations and treatment under the direction of a physician and/or resident. The role includes preparing patients for appointments, supporting patient communications and administrative workflows, and helping maintain clean, organized treatment rooms. The position also supports clinic operations through clerical work, medical records management, reception, and patient scheduling as needed. The Medical Assistant follows standard procedures and instructions, contributes to team and organizational goals, and provides support to team members.

Requirements

Pass a National Certification exam (AAMA, NHA, or NCCT) and be certified as a Medical Assistant.
Current CPR certification.
Good oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients, physicians, advanced practitioners, and staff.
Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions, policies, guidelines, and standards.
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to handle the physical demands of the role, including extensive standing and walking, handling and lifting patients, and occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a Medical Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Two years of experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Assist in patient examinations and treatment under the direction of a physician and/or resident.
Prepare patients to be seen by the physician and/or resident.
Assist with patient phone calls, prescription refills, referrals, and prior authorizations.
Interview patients; measure and record vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, in patient charts.
Collect blood samples, tissue, or other laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing when required.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients.
Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and keep them neat and clean.
Assist with business operations, clerical work, medical records management, reception, and patient scheduling as needed.
Work collaboratively to support team, individual, and corporate goals.
Support team members and perform other duties as required.