Certified Medical Assistant - The Longstreet Clinic - Neurosurgery and Orthopedics
Northeast Georgia Health System · Gainesville, GA · 4 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a crucial role at Northeast Georgia Health System by providing both clinical and administrative support to medical professionals.
Responsibilities
- Taking patient histories and vital signs
- Preparing patients for examination
- Assisting physicians during exams and procedures
- 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
- Facilitating patient education and promoting health habits
- Greeting and assisting patients as they arrive
- Scheduling appointments and managing calendars
- Maintaining patient records and filing documents
- Managing correspondence and communication
- Cooking 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
Qualifications
- Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum Experience: None specified
- Preferred Job Qualifications: Preferred Licensure or other certifications, Preferred Educational Requirements, Preferred Experience
Skills
- 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
Benefits
Working at Northeast Georgia Health System means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
Pay
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Schedule
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