Certified Medical Assistant - Surgical Associates

Houston Healthcare • Warner Robins, GA

21h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Certified Medical Assistant provides initial patient triage, registration, and administrative services; assists with direct patient care; and performs routine specialized medical procedures according to established protocols. The role may also include routine clerical work, such as faxing, filing, telephone coverage, and patient check-in and check-out. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant diploma program.
• One year of medical assistant experience.
• Current AHA/ARC BLS certification.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of clinical operations.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in continuing medical education.
• Word processing and/or data entry skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate in person and by telephone, including in stressful situations.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment such as gloves, gowns, and masks.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial patient triage and registration.
• Perform administrative services and assist with direct patient care.
• Perform routine specialized medical procedures as directed by established protocols.
• Perform clerical tasks such as faxing, filing, telephone coverage, and patient check-in and check-out.
• Complete other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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