Medical Assistant II

Southeast Medical Group•Atlanta, GA

13h

About The Position

Are you a medical assistant who is looking for a job that offers a supportive and collaborative work environment? Look no further! As our new medical assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to our patients. You will assist with a wide range of tasks, including scheduling appointments, taking vital signs, and preparing patients for exams. Contribute to a positive and team-oriented work environment and enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. In addition to a competitive hourly base pay, SEMG offers its Medical Assistants a rewarding monthly bonus opportunity. SEMG has a career ladder program for our Medical Assistant professionals (three levels and a lead opportunity), ensuring continuous growth opportunities and compensation (self-paced and promotions offered twice a year for program).

Requirements

Medical assistant certification
Experience in a medical office setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to excellence and a willingness to learn and grow
Certified/Registered Medical Assistant-1
High school diploma or GED required
Current Medical Assistant Certification is required (Credentialing body examination (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or RMA); Medical Assistant level-1 or II applicants with >2yrs demonstrated medical assistant experience will be considered enlue of certification (yet will be limited in career ladder opportunity)
Current Basic Life Support Certifications (BLS) via AHA
Satisfactory complete applicable competency assessments/skill checklist within 90 days of hire/transfer into MA job.
If hired into the Southeast Medical Group Career Ladder, will be required to complete training and assessment for level hired within 90 days.
Ability to always communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner
Knowledge of medical terminology
Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures
Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
Exhibit compassion and professionalism
Must be organized and attentive to detail
Must be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction
Able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language
Computer literate with entry level working knowledge of Microsoft Suites; Outlook, Word
Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, prioritize, and facilitate many on-going tasks at one time
Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently or with a team
Must be able to report to work as scheduled without delay
Attends required meetings, training in-services, and participates in committees as required
Professional appearance
Positive attitude
Certified/Registered Medical Assistant-2

Responsibilities

Provides immunizations to patients, takes vitals, rooms on patients, clinical/clerical duties
Prepares patients for physicians visit, performs tests and files appropriate documents.
Receive and direct phone calls, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients
Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel
Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards.
Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services
Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history
Set-up EKG machines and other ancillary tests, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests
Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments
Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams
Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies
Managing messages, prior authorizations, patient calls
Perform all responsibilities for MA-1
Complete Career Ladder online requirement and skills assessment (annual requirement)
Assist in training and evaluation of new hires
Assist in inventory management process
Assisting other MAs and providers in need
Maintain all logs and required checks (refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
Review charts, lab test results, and encounter forms for completeness and to assess follow-up as needed.
Assists with daily and monthly quality assurance reviews including emergency kit check off.