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Certified Medical Assistant position in a Primary Care Practice in Perry, Ga. Part of Advocate Health, a major nonprofit integrated health system.
Job Responsibility:
Performs all the functions of a Medical Assistant I Med Grp such as preparing and rooming the patient, clinical integration focus, performing laboratory procedures, assisting the Physician/Advanced Practice Professional (APP) with procedures and administering routine medications, under Physician/Advanced Practice Professional (APP) orders or medical group approved standing order/protocol
Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services
Communicates with Physician/APP and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary
Performs basic and advanced clinical tasks or skills based on the specialty skills and competencies such as but not limited to removal of sutures and staples, audiograms, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy - butterfly, venous heel stick, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical supervision
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Requirements:
GED or HS Equivalency Diploma
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years
Requires 2 years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant
Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems
Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience
Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills
Medical Assistant (CMA) certification issued by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or Medical Assistant (RMA) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or AMCA - American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance