Medical Assistant (Alpharetta, GA)

Geode Health•Alpharetta, GA

2d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Geode Health is seeking a passionate Medical Assistant to support its mission of making mental health care more accessible, affordable, and effective. This multi-skilled role combines clinical and administrative work in an outpatient physician-office setting. The Medical Assistant supports providers in delivering high-quality care to ambulatory patients and communicates with patients and clinical staff as part of the care team. The role is based in Alpharetta, Georgia, and involves in-person and virtual patient visits.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with a team.
Excellent computer skills.
Preferred: At least one year of experience working in a medical office and/or mental health.
Preferred: Experience working with patients experiencing anxiety and depression.
Preferred: Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and interact effectively with patients in a mental health setting.
Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Preferred: Some experience in healthcare settings.
Preferred: Knowledge of working in a clinical setting.

Nice To Haves

Passion for the organization’s mission and ability to inspire others.
Self-starter who takes ownership of decisions and is willing to handle tasks of any size.
Willingness to contribute to the collective effort within and beyond their scope as needed.
Creative and strategic thinking.
Commitment to lifelong learning and giving and receiving feedback.
Organization and a process-oriented approach.
At least one year of experience in a medical office and/or mental health.
Experience working with patients experiencing anxiety and depression.
Professional appearance and demeanor, with the ability to interact effectively with patients in a mental health setting.
Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Some healthcare-setting experience and knowledge of clinical settings.

Responsibilities

Support providers in delivering high-quality health care to ambulatory patients.
Assist with the effective operation of a fast-paced practice.
Measure and record vital signs, including weight, height, temperature, pulse, urinalysis, and respiration rate.
Safeguard medical records and patient information to maintain patient confidence.
Adhere to professional standards and help protect the practice.
Respond to verbal and electronic requests for information and assistance using policies, reference tools, and provider instructions.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Know emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
Follow organizational policies and procedures.
Complete other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.