Medical Assistant l - Midtown Atlanta

Responsibilities

Provides immunizations to patients, takes vitals, rooms on patients, clinical/clerical duties.

Prepares patients for physicians visit, performs tests and files appropriate documents.

Receive and direct phone calls, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients.

Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel.

Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards.

Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services.

Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history.

Set-up EKG machines and other ancillary tests, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests.

Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments.

Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams.

Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies.

Managing messages, prior authorizations, patient calls.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A current Medical Assistant Certification is required (Credentialing body examination (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or RMA); Medical Assistant level-1 applicants with >5yrs demonstrated medical assistant experience will be considered enlue of certification (yet will be limited in career ladder opportunity).
• A current Basic Life Support Certifications (BLS) via AHA is required.
• 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.
• A firm grasp on medical terminology.
• A firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies.
• A knowledge of patient care and examination procedures.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Exhibit compassion and professionalism.
• Must be organized and attentive to detail.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language.
• Computer literate with entry level working knowledge of Microsoft Suites; Outlook, Word.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, prioritize, and facilitate tasks.
• Ability to work independently or with a team.
• Must be able to report to work as scheduled without delay.

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 for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery.
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing.
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.

Pay

Competitive hourly base pay.

Monthly bonus opportunity.

Career ladder program with three levels and a lead 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.

Schedule

Non-exempt.

Employer

Southeast Primary Care Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.