Medical Assistant - Woodstock - 2 clinic locations

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

- 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 en lieu of certification (yet will be limited in career ladder opportunity) - Current Basic Life Support Certifications (BLS) via AHA - 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 - Knowledge of medical terminology - Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies - 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 - 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\ - Ability to travel to multiple locations to support business needs as required

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