MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Georgia Urology PA•Cumming, GA

13d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Certified Medical Assistant provides care and service to patients and physicians, supporting patient flow professionally and courteously. The role includes gathering and documenting patient information, assisting with examinations and treatment, coordinating orders and follow-up, and maintaining examination rooms and required care standards. The position requires flexibility and availability 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.
Analytical skills to understand and follow medical charts and diagnoses.
Attention to detail and precision when taking vital signs and recording patient information.
Interpersonal skills to discuss patient information tactfully and confidentially with physicians and other medical personnel.
Ability to interact calmly and professionally with patients who may be in pain or distress.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills.
Proficiency and working knowledge of medical software applications, including EMR and EHR, and Microsoft Office applications.

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 the physician.
Process pharmacy requests as directed by the 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 records, including biopsy, cystoscopy, urinalysis, and blood work.
Ensure patients are scheduled with the correct provider.
Remove stents, sutures, and other items as directed by the physician.
Prepare examination rooms by maintaining cleanliness and arranging instruments and equipment.
Perform venipuncture accurately and carefully on assigned patients; this is not applicable in Pediatrics.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and OSHA standards of care.
Maintain positive and respectful dialogue.
Perform other duties as assigned.