Medical Assistant

Vein Guys•Greensboro, GA

26d•$15 - $20

About The Position

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to perform routine treatments and services in the delivery of care to the patients. The Medical Assistant will work under the supervision of the Medical Doctor, Director of Operations and the Administrator, and Nurse Supervisor. Responsibilities: Assist physicians in providing quality care to patients. Completes all documentation for observation, planning, and evaluation of care provided to patients, including orders by physicians. Performs other position related duties as assigned. Check in/out patients. Maintains open lines of communication between staff, as well as management, physicians, and patients. Acts on patient’s behalf to assure patient rights. Acts on First Aid knowledge in emergencies. Reports immediately to designated OSHA Safety Officer any exposure or incident reports. Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment, following Blood Borne Pathogens, and Universal Precautions. Is aware of safety issues, accomplishing responsibilities in a safe manner, reinforces good safety practices displayed by other staff members. Maintains comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment for patients. Upholds HIPPA regulations. Is able to maintain confidentiality of information. Reports any HIPPA noncompliance issues to the appropriate person. Is punctual and dependent for assignments daily. Wears clean, solid color scrubs to work daily, and maintains good hygiene. Performs Preoperative appointments when physician is in the office. Assists in relevant teaching for patient and family. Answers any questions to ensure they understand all instructions. Performs clinical care as needed, which can include dressing wounds, and performing routine laboratory tests as needed. (i.e., urine pregnancy testing, fasting blood glucose tests) Works as a team member which includes being able and willing to work efficiently with other departments and staff members.

Requirements

1 year experience in a physician's office
1 year experience taking Vital Signs
Travel to Augusta, as needed. (Required)

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant Certification, (Preferred)
EMR system experience, (Preferred)
Experience with Azalea is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist physicians in providing quality care to patients.
Completes all documentation for observation, planning, and evaluation of care provided to patients, including orders by physicians.
Performs other position related duties as assigned.
Check in/out patients.
Maintains open lines of communication between staff, as well as management, physicians, and patients.
Acts on patient’s behalf to assure patient rights.
Acts on First Aid knowledge in emergencies.
Reports immediately to designated OSHA Safety Officer any exposure or incident reports.
Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment, following Blood Borne Pathogens, and Universal Precautions.
Is aware of safety issues, accomplishing responsibilities in a safe manner, reinforces good safety practices displayed by other staff members.
Maintains comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment for patients.
Upholds HIPPA regulations.
Is able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Reports any HIPPA noncompliance issues to the appropriate person.
Is punctual and dependent for assignments daily.
Wears clean, solid color scrubs to work daily, and maintains good hygiene.
Performs Preoperative appointments when physician is in the office.
Assists in relevant teaching for patient and family.
Answers any questions to ensure they understand all instructions.
Performs clinical care as needed, which can include dressing wounds, and performing routine laboratory tests as needed. (i.e., urine pregnancy testing, fasting blood glucose tests)
Works as a team member which includes being able and willing to work efficiently with other departments and staff members.