Medical Assistant (Full Time with Benefits and PTO) Columbus, GA

About the role

The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in the care team, overseeing the full spectrum of the patient experience. This includes assisting with patient care, administrative tasks, and collaborating with other members of the care team.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to room and ensures exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked
• Reviews previous medical information and gathers updated health information from the patient
• Takes vitals, performs blood draws, gives injections, bandages wounds, assists with procedures
• Works with contracted labs for additional tests
• Prepares and administers approved medications and immunizations
• Partners with other members of the care team to develop individual patient plans of care
• Performs front desk duties such as patient scheduling, medical record requests, abstraction, documentation, coordinating specialist visits, referrals, and other care outside of the clinic
• Records accurate and pertinent data in the medical record according to documentation guidelines
• Processes test results and provides timely results to the patient via email, mail, or phone
• Maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments
• Participates in outreach to patients to drive engagement among eligible patient groups

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or other related program
• National or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred
• CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current national or state-specific MA certification or registration

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in medical terminology and procedures

Benefits

Competitive health benefits that start 1st of month after start date, 15 days of PTO plus paid holidays, no out-of-pocket cost for scrubs, pay range $21.00-25.00/hr. Benefits are effective on the first of the month following date of hire. For more information, visit our careers page.