MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Georgia Urology PA•Fayetteville, GA

21d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Certified Medical Assistant provides outstanding care in service to patients and physicians. The CMA assists the physician with patient flow in a professional and courteous manner. The position involves gathering and documenting patient information, preparing patients and examination rooms, assisting physicians, supporting treatment and laboratory processes, and maintaining patient confidentiality and standards of care. The role requires flexibility to work at different locations.

Requirements

Current Medical Assistant certification is required.
A valid State of Georgia driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
Must understand and follow medical charts and diagnoses.
Must be precise when taking vital signs and recording patient information.
Must discuss patient information tactfully and confidentially with physicians and other medical personnel.
Must interact calmly and professionally with patients who may be in pain or distress.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills are required.
Proficiency in and working knowledge of medical software applications, including EMR and EHR, and Microsoft Office applications.
Must be flexible and available to work at different locations.

Nice To Haves

Two years of Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain, review, and document patient medical history and record vital signs in the EMR.
Prepare patients for examination and assist the physician during examinations.
Provide patients with accurate information, instructions, and education related to medical visits and treatment procedures.
Administer medications as directed by a physician.
Process pharmacy requests as directed by a physician.
Pre-certify patients for treatment.
Pull all orders, including telephone orders, and ensure there are no patient open orders.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens for processing.
Follow up proactively and promptly on patient labs and patient records.
Ensure patients are scheduled with the correct provider.
Remove stents, sutures, and similar items as directed by a physician.
Maintain examination-room cleanliness and upkeep, and arrange instruments and equipment.
Perform venipuncture on assigned patients accurately and carefully; this duty does not apply in Pediatrics.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and OSHA standards of care.
Maintain positive and respectful dialogue.
Perform other duties as assigned.