Medical Assistant

CenterWell•Morrow, GA

13d•$43,000 - $56,200•Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Assistant reporting to the Supervisor, Central Administration, you are the first contact for patient care and perform both administrative responsibilities and direct patient care. This onsite role includes varied, moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments, typically performed semi-routinely. The position follows defined procedures and quality standards, with latitude to prioritize and time work and interpret or deviate from standard procedures when appropriate. Decisions generally involve interpreting departmental policies and methods for completing assignments. Direct patient care is dependent on the active certification held by the Medical Assistant. The role is patient-facing and participates in Humana’s tuberculosis screening program. Candidates selected for the role must undergo TB screening. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The stated annual base-pay range is $43,000–$56,200, with individual pay varying according to location and job-related qualifications. The role is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

Requirements

Certified or registered Medical Assistant.
High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience.
Experience administering medications or vaccines.
At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
Value-based care experience, including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS patient experience.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish; a proficiency exam must be passed before communicating in a foreign language.
Medical Assistant certification or registration is required for candidates in Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina.

Responsibilities

Discuss patient symptoms and obtain vital signs.
Administer medications and vaccines within the scope permitted by active certification.
Perform phlebotomy, collect specimens, and conduct diagnostic screening tests.
Sterilize and clean equipment and maintain examination rooms.
Document information in the electronic medical records system.
Collaborate with physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
Perform administrative, operational, and customer support assignments.
Provide direct patient care as permitted by active certification.