Medical Assistant l

Responsibilities

• Provides immunizations to patients, takes vitals, rooms on patients, clinical/clerical duties
• Takes patient information to file and update patient records, ensures all forms and consents are completed by patients
• Aids physicians and nursing personnel with various patient care activities
• Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards
• Checks out patients, assists with referral processing, and arranges laboratory services
• Prepares patients for examinations, takes vitals, and records patients' health histories
• Sets up EKG machines and other ancillary tests, administers injections and medications, and performs routine specimen collection and tests
• Prepares equipment and examination rooms, and cleans instruments
• Affords assistance to physicians with medical treatments, procedures, and exams
• Manages inventory of medical supplies and equips exam rooms with appropriate supplies
• Manages messages, prior authorizations, patient calls

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current Medical Assistant Certification is required (Credentialing body examination (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or RMA); Medical Assistant level-1 applicants with >2yrs demonstrated medical assistant experience will be considered enlue of certification (yet will be limited in career ladder opportunity)
• Current Basic Life Support Certifications (BLS) via AHAS
• Satisfactory complete applicable competency assessments/skill checklist within 90 days of hire/transfer into MA job.
• If hired into the Southeast Medical Group Career Ladder, will be required to complete training and assessment for level hired within 90 days.
• Ability to always communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner
• Firm grasp on medical terminology
• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
• Firm grasp on patient care and examination procedures
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Exhibit compassion and professionalism
• Be organized and attentive to detail
• Work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction
• Be computer literate with entry level working knowledge of Microsoft Suites; Outlook, Word
• Demonstrate ability to organize, coordinate, prioritize, and facilitate tasks
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Be able to report to work as scheduled without delay

Requirements

• Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

Pay

Competitive hourly base pay

Monthly bonus opportunity

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Career Development
• Certification Reimbursement
• 401K with company match
• Company Paid STD, LTD, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee referral program ($500/successful referral staff hire)
• Extensive Employer Sponsored Discount Program