Medical Assistant (CMA / LPN / EMT)

About the role

Peachtree Immediate Care has an immediate opening for a Certified Medical Assistant at our Lake Ella location. Full-time position: 3 12-hour shifts with a rotating weekend shift. Must be willing to float between the Appleyard, Lake Ella, North Monroe, and Thomasville Rd. Clinics.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and interact effectively with a wide variety of personnel and patients.
• Assist the Physician, Physician Assistant (PA, PA-C), or Nurse Practitioner (NP, FNP) in support of medical care provided in the specialty of Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine.
• Perform patient intake, accept and return patient calls, perform lab work, general x-rays, administering medication, and assisting in minor surgery.
• Demonstrate high level of interpersonal and communication skills necessary to consistently receive and greet visitors, patients, and staff members professionally.
• Perform selected duties within the scope of practice.
• Maintain and perform all required quality control and compliance measures put in place by CRH Healthcare.
• Maintains equipment for use in a clean and safe condition.
• Prepare and maintain exams and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Be thorough and accurate in documentation of patient complaints, vital signs, current medication, and allergies.
• Initiate care of the patient before the provider on duty’s exam according to standing orders.
• Perform lab tests as directed by the Physician, PA, or NP.
• Administer medications, including by mouth (PO), SQ injection, IM injection, intradermal injection, eye drops, ear drops, and/or topical when ordered by a CRH licensed provider.
• Perform venipuncture per policy and apply dressing as instructed.
• Follow proper procedure for the performance of Occupational Health services, where applicable.
• Follow proper procedures for the collection of radiographic images, where applicable.
• Perform direct patient care as instructed by the Physician, PA, or NP.
• Assure that proper consents are obtained and signed.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments.
• Assist the provider in preparing for minor surgeries and exams.
• Perform wound care as instructed.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments/referrals.
• Assure patient as needed; allay fears and answer questions as necessary.
• Exhibit cooperation and a positive attitude toward other hospital departments and physicians’ offices.
• Follow the procedure for authorized medication administration and narcotic control.
• Communicate questions about the appropriateness of medical care through a chain of command as needed.
• Make suggestions to improve work methods.
• Perform patient discharge, including a review of written discharge instructions with the patient or party responsible.
• Answer telephone calls per department standards relaying information as directed by the provider and documenting the same.
• Complete routine equipment checks and stock supplies.
• Notify appropriate staff (RCC or RDO) of things needing to be ordered.
• Attend pertinent in-service and educational conferences and attend quarterly staff meetings.
• Take primary responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills current.
• Adhere to standards of safety and infection control in the delivery of patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistant, certification preferred.
• Licensed Practical Nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians, Basic Machine Operators, and Radiologic Technologists are required to be a graduate of an accredited school with applicable current State licensure.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Reliable transportation to commute to assigned regional offices.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with patients in a high-paced facility.
• Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair when appropriate.
• Ability to work all shifts including day, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Experience

Prefer a minimum of 1-2 years in an outpatient/clinic setting.

Working Conditions

• Works in clean, well-lit, heated, and air-conditioned areas.
• Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, and infectious diseases is possible.
• The work schedule depends on department needs and current staffing patterns.
• Holiday and weekend work as necessary.