Medical Assistant II
Southeast Medical Group · LaFayette, GA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Certified/Registered Medical Assistant position in a supportive, team-oriented primary-care setting.
About the role
Join our collaborative team and work closely with primary-care physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care. Enjoy competitive compensation, monthly bonus opportunities, and a clear career-ladder program with three levels plus a lead role—promotions are offered twice yearly.
Responsibilities
- Provide immunizations, take vitals, and room patients
- Prepare patients for physician visits, perform tests, and file appropriate documents
- Answer and direct phone calls; obtain and update patient records; ensure forms and consents are completed
- Perform a variety of patient-care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel
- Deliver quality customer service and maintain established quality-control standards
- Check out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services
- Record health history, set up EKG machines, administer injections and medications, and collect routine specimens
- Prepare equipment and examination rooms; clean instruments
- Assist physicians with treatments, procedures, and exams
- Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms
- Handle messages, prior authorizations, and patient calls
- Maintain logs and required checks (refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold-sterilization fluid, etc.)
- Review charts, lab results, and encounter forms for completeness and follow-up
- Assist with daily and monthly quality-assurance reviews, including emergency-kit checks
- For MA-2 level: complete annual career-ladder online requirements and skills assessments; assist in training and evaluating new hires; support other MAs and providers as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Current Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or RMA) required; MA level-1 or II applicants with >2 years of demonstrated experience will be considered in lieu of certification (career-ladder advancement may be limited)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification via AHA
- Satisfactory completion of applicable competency assessments/skill checklist within 90 days of hire
- If hired into the career ladder, must complete training and assessment for the hired level within 90 days
Qualifications
- Clear, courteous, and professional communication with patients and external parties
- Knowledge of medical terminology, patient-care procedures, and administrative processes
- Commitment to confidentiality, compassion, and professionalism
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work quickly and efficiently
- Computer literate with entry-level Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word) skills
- Ability to organize, coordinate, prioritize, and facilitate multiple ongoing tasks
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Participation in required meetings, training, and committees
- Positive attitude and professional appearance
Key Physical and Mental Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 50 pounds of force
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Fine motor skills to operate office equipment and machinery
- Ability to receive and comprehend verbal and written instructions
- Logical reasoning for simple and complex problem-solving
- Ability to travel to multiple locations as needed
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Career development and certification reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee referral program ($500 per successful referral)
- Extensive employer-sponsored discount program
Pay
Competitive hourly base pay plus a rewarding monthly bonus opportunity.