Certified Medical Assistant CMA - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG

About the role

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a crucial role at NGPG by providing both clinical and administrative support to medical professionals. Responsibilities include taking patient histories and vital signs, preparing patients for examination, assisting physicians during exams and procedures, collecting and processing laboratory specimens, administering medications, performing basic laboratory tests, instructing patients about medication and special diets, removing sutures and changing dressings, greeting and assisting patients, scheduling appointments, managing calendars, maintaining patient records, managing correspondence and communication, coordinating referrals and follow-up care, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and policies, and more.

Responsibilities

• Taking patient histories and vital signs
• Preparing patients for examination
• Assisting physicians during exams and procedures
• Cleaning and sterilizing equipment
• Collecting and processing laboratory specimens
• Administering medications as directed by the physician
• Performing basic laboratory tests
• Instructing patients about medication and special diets
• Removing sutures and changing dressings
• Greeting and assisting patients as they arrive
• Scheduling appointments and managing calendars
• Maintaining patient records and filing documents
• Managing correspondence and communication
• Coordinating referrals and follow-up care
• Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and policies

Requirements

• Licensure or other certifications: Active Registry or Certification as a Medical Assistant through a recognized certification body.
• Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum Experience: None
• Preferred Job Qualifications: Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in medical terminology and procedures
• Ability to multitask and prioritize various responsibilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Competency in using medical software and electronic health records
• Problem-solving skills and critical thinking
• Empathy and a patient-centered approach to care

Skills

• Reading
• Writing
• Reasoning
• Talking
• Keyboarding
• Driving

Benefits

NGPG offers competitive compensation and benefits including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Salary range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Schedule

This position is full-time and works an 8-hour morning shift.