Certified Medical Assistant - Longstreet Clinic - Family Medicine

Job Category:Physician Services / Physician ClinicsWork Shift/Schedule:8 Hr Morning - AfternoonNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.About the Role:Job SummaryThe Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a crucial role at NGHS by providing both clinical and administrative support to medical professionals. Responsibilities entail a mix of patient care, clerical duties, and assisting practitioners with medical procedures. This position requires certification and often involves working in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, private practices, and clinics.Minimum Job QualificationsLicensure or other certifications: Active Registry or Certification as a Medical Assistant through a recognized certification body. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GEDMinimum Experience:Other:Preferred Job QualificationsPreferred Licensure or other certifications:Preferred Educational Requirements:Preferred Experience:Other:Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong interpersonal and communication skillsProficiency in medical terminology and proceduresAbility to multitask and prioritize various responsibilitiesAttention to detail and accuracyCompetency in using medical software and electronic health recordsProblem-solving skills and critical thinkingEmpathy and a patient-centered approach to careEssential Tasks and ResponsibilitiesTaking patient histories and vital signsPreparing patients for examinationAssisting physicians during exams and proceduresCollecting and processing laboratory specimensAdministering medications as directed by the physicianPerforming basic laboratory testsInstructing patients about medication and special dietsRemoving sutures and changing dressingsFacilitating patient education and promoting health habitsGreeting and assisting patients as they arriveScheduling appointments and managing calendarsMaintaining patient records and filing documentsManaging correspondence and communicationCoordinating referrals and follow-up careEnsuring compliance with healthcare regulations and policiesPhysical DemandsWeight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeWeight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeVision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of timeKneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, DrivingWorking ConditionsCertified Medical Assistants work in a dynamic and often fast-paced environment. They may be required to stand for long periods, move and lift patients, and handle stressful situations with professionalism and composure. The nature of the job involves direct patient interaction, which requires a high degree of empathy and patience.Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.NGHS: Opportunities start here.Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr