Medical Assistant (CMA / LPN / EMT)

About the role

Peachtree Immediate Care has an immediate opening for a Certified Medical Assistant at their North Decatur location. This is a full-time position with three, 12-hour shifts, including a rotating weekend shift. Candidates must be willing to float between the Tucker, North Decatur, and Decatur locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and interact effectively with a wide variety of personnel and patients.
• Perform selected duties within the scope of practice, such as patient intake, accepting and returning patient calls, performing lab tests, administering medications, and assisting in minor surgeries.
• Maintain and perform all required quality control and compliance measures.
• Prepare and maintain exams and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Document patient complaints, vital signs, current medication, and allergies accurately.
• Initiate care of the patient before the provider on duty’s exam according to standing orders.
• Administer medications, including by mouth, SQ injection, IM injection, intradermal injection, eye drops, ear drops, and topical 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.
• Absorb and communicate questions about the appropriateness of medical care through a chain of command as needed.
• Make suggestions to improve work methods.

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 graduates 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 in an outpatient/clinic setting preferred, with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience.