Medical Assistant- Chamblee, GA

Barbour Orthopaedics & Sports•Chamblee, GA

About The Position

At Barbour Orthopaedics, the Medical Assistant provides clinical support to help ensure efficient clinic operations and supports providers and patients with a variety of patient-care management tasks. The role includes preparing patients and rooms, assisting physicians with examinations and procedures, coordinating diagnostic tests, documenting clinical encounters, and supporting patient education and follow-up.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a C-Arm.
Prior experience as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software.

Responsibilities

Greet, room, and prepare patients for evaluations and procedures.
Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, and chief complaints.
Assist physicians during examinations, injections, wound care, and other procedures.
Prepare, maintain, and clean examination and procedure rooms, and ensure instruments are stocked and ready for use.
Coordinate diagnostic tests, including X-rays, MRI, CT, and lab work, and ensure results are available for physician review.
Educate patients on post-procedure care, medication instructions, and follow-up plans.
Accurately document clinical encounters in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Handle prescription refill requests according to physician direction.
Assist with durable medical equipment (DME), such as braces, boots, and crutches.