Medical Assistant III

Medical AssistantAre you a medical assistant who is looking for a job that offers a supportive and collaborative work environment? Look no further! As our new medical assistant, you will have the opportunity to:Work closely with our primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to our patientsAssist with a wide range of tasks, including scheduling appointments, taking vital signs, and preparing patients for examsContribute to a positive and team-oriented work environmentEnjoy competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and growthTo be successful in this role, you should have:A medical assistant certificationExperience in a medical office settingExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsA commitment to excellence and a willingness to learn and growIn addition to a competitive hourly base pay, SEMG offers its Medical Assistants a rewarding monthly bonus opportunity. Even more exciting SEMG has a career ladder program for our Medical Assistant professionals (three levels and a lead opportunity), ensuring continuous growth opportunities and compensation (self-paced and promotions offered twice a year for program).Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceTuition AssistanceCareer DevelopmentCertification Reimbursement401K with company matchCompany Paid STD, LTD, Life InsurancePaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysEmployee referral program ($500/successful referral staff hire)Extensive Employer Sponsored Discount ProgramIf this sounds like the right job for you, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume and a brief note about why you would be a great fit for our team. We can't wait to meet you!Responsibilities include:Provides immunizations to patients, takes vitals, rooms on patients, clinical/clerical dutiesPrepares 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 patientsPerforms a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnelDelivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards.Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory servicesPrepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health historySet-up EKG machines and other ancillary tests, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and testsPrepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instrumentsAssist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and examsManage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate suppliesManaging messages, prior authorizations, patient callsQualifications include:High school diploma or GED requiredCurrent Medical Assistant Certification is required (Credentialing body examination (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or RMA)Current Basic Life Support Certifications (BLS) via AHASatisfactory 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 mannerKnowledge of medical terminologyFirm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policiesKnowledge of patient care and examination proceduresMust be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfactionComputer literate with entry level working knowledge of Microsoft Suites; Outlook, WordDemonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, prioritize, and facilitate many on-going tasks at one timeDuties require professional verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently or with a teamAttends required meetings, training in-services, and participates in committees as requiredProfessional appearancePositive attitudePreferred: National or Southeast Medical Group Phlebotomy CertificationKey physical and mental requirements include:Ability to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to push or pull heavy objects using up to 50 pounds of forceAbility to sit for extended periods of timeAbility to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machineryAbility to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writingAbility to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solvingAbility to travel to multiple locations to support business needs as requiredFLSA Classification: Non-exemptSoutheast Primary Care Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Note: we do employ Non-Certified Medical Assistants; they are still required to have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program and to function at the same competency level as a CMA (tested upon hire and annually via competency assessments), non-certified medical assistants will 'not' be eligible for the annual merit program or promotion until certification or registration is completed.