Certified Medical Assistant Georgia at CommonSpirit Health

Where Youll WorkCHI Memorial Medical Group (Mountain Management Services) a member of CommonSpirit Health is a leading provider of comprehensive office management services for Memorial Health Partners and affiliated physicians in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Our award-winning faith-based organization is dedicated to supporting the delivery of exceptional healthcare in the region. We are proud to be consistently recognized for excellence by organizations like U.S. News & World Report PINC AI CMS Healthgrades Leapfrog and as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are honored to be your trusted ally in health dedicated to serving our community with compassion and excellence.Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the health care provider Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure records weight temperature pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.Key Responsibilities:Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures. Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider. Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to blood pressure temperature pulse respiration height weight drug allergies and current medications and presenting problem. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral injection topically rectal ophthalmic and/or inhalant administration. May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs. Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing. Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician. Prepare clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol. Document patient plan(s) of care tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider. Escalate non-routine issues questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s). Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required. Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights. Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).Job RequirementsEducation:High school diploma or equivalent requiredCompletion of a Certified Medical Assistant course preferred Licensure/Certifications:Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable. Active American Heart Association BLS within 30 days of hire dateExperience:2 years Medical Assistant experience preferredElectronic health record experience preferred#HelloMedicalAssistants Key Skills EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1