CMA

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

12h

About The Position

The CMA assists in examining and treating patients under the direction of a physician and/or advanced practitioner. The role includes preparing patients for visits and performing specific procedures with appropriate orientation and supervision. The CMA supports patient phone calls, prescription refills, referrals, and prior authorizations; interviews patients; measures vital signs; and records information in patient charts. The role may also involve collecting blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens and preparing them for testing. The CMA explains treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, and keeps treatment rooms neat and prepared for examinations. The position follows standard concepts, practices, procedures, and written instructions. It also supports business operations, clerical duties, medical records management, reception, and patient scheduling as needed. The CMA works collaboratively to achieve team, individual, and corporate goals, supports team members, and performs other duties as required. Vitruvian Health serves northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee through more than 80 access points, including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center. Its stated values are Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE).

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Pass a National Certification exam (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMT, or NAHP) to be certified as a Medical Assistant.
Good oral and written communication skills for interacting 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 with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work with adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, including patients with developmental delays, behavioral issues, and/or health-related medical problems.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including handling and lifting patients, extensive standing and walking, and occasionally lifting or carrying items up to 50 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.
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.
1–2 years of experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient examinations and treatment under the direction of a physician and/or advanced practitioner.
Prepare patients to be seen and perform specific procedures with appropriate orientation and supervision.
Assist with patient phone calls, prescription refills, referrals, and prior authorizations.
Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
Collect blood, 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 duties, medical records management, reception, and patient scheduling as needed.
Work as part of a team to support team, individual, and corporate goals.
Support team members and perform other duties as required.