Medical Assistant - Millen, GA

Optim•Millen, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. This role involves interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, recording information on patient charts, and preparing treatment rooms for examinations. Travel is required for this position.

Requirements

High School Diploma
0-2 years of experience in a related field
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certificate

Responsibilities

Perform patient intake in a clinic setting, including manual BP, pulse, respirations, height, weight, medication reconciliation, pain assessment, and collection of medical history.
Assist physicians with injections, splint and cast application/removal, and wound care.
Perform pre-visit planning for clinic visits.
Utilize the electronic medical record system for patient charting, including entering demographics, medications, vitals, history, allergies, processing orders, and managing referrals.
Complete patient forms such as FMLA, STD, and Workers' compensation.
Perform scheduling duties for clinic visits, procedures, and surgeries.
Handle precertification procedures for in-clinic procedures.
Manage phone calls, patient complaints, and medication inquiries.
Upload, label, and route hospital operation/surgical notes and dictation, and communicate with the billing team.
Prepare surgery documents, including history and physical and consent forms.
Sanitize all patient care areas between patients and at the end of clinics.
Inventory and stock patient exam rooms.
Schedule depositions and physician meetings when needed.
Other duties as assigned.