Medical Assistant

Avita Care Solutions • Atlanta, GA

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works as part of a collaborative team with their assigned provider and other members of the clinical team to manage the care of their assigned patient panel. This dynamic role provides comprehensive, compassionate care, both telephonic and in person.
This is a clinic-based position located in the Midtown area of Atlanta, GA. (2140 Peachtree Rd).
The position offers a consistent work schedule that does not include weekends or holidays! General work hours are Mon - Fri, during 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or higher preferred, especially in a related health field
• One or more years as a Medical Assistant or related experience
• Certified Medical Assistant required
• Must have a current BLS Certification
• Experienced with Infectious Diseases or HIV Care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to promote optimal patient care
• Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong MS Office computer skills with the ability to type 30+ wpm
• Must have a positive attitude, be energetic and flexible, have excellent phone etiquette, and provide exceptional customer service

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish is highly preferred
• Familiarity with eClinicalWorks preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the provider to care for the assigned patient panel
• Triage patient needs by administering diagnostic testing and measuring/recording vital signs
• Performs medication administration and reconciliation
• Manages patient flow by updating patient medical records
• Communicate and facilitates preventive health care needs
• Maintaining examination rooms preparedness by restocking medications, supplies and equipment as needed
• Assist with answering incoming phone calls and scheduling appointments
• Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals
• Additional responsibilities assigned as needed

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings.
• Six company paid holidays and three personal floating holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid leaves - two weeks paid parental leave, bereavement, sick leave, time to vote and jury duty, award recognition program, professional learning and development opportunities.
• Company paid benefits – basic life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, health/dependent flexible spending.
• Voluntary benefits – long and short-term disability, pet insurance, legal, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole and supplementary life insurance, identity theft protection, 401(K) retirement savings plan with company match.
• All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

What This Job Offers

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