About this role
Job Category:
Physician Services / Physician ClinicsWork Shift/Schedule:
10 Hr Morning - AfternoonNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
About the Role:
Job Summary
The 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 Qualifications
Licensure 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 GED
Minimum Experience:
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Preferred Job Qualifications
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
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Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in medical terminology and procedures
Ability to multitask and prioritize various responsibilities
Attention to detail and accuracy
Competency in using medical software and electronic health records
Problem-solving skills and critical thinking
Empathy and a patient-centered approach to care
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
Taking patient histories and vital signs
Preparing patients for examination
Assisting physicians during exams and procedures
Collecting and processing laboratory specimens
Administering medications as directed by the physician
Performing basic laboratory tests
Instructing patients about medication and special diets
Removing sutures and changing dressings
Facilitating patient education and promoting health habits
Greeting and assisting patients as they arrive
Scheduling appointments and managing calendars
Maintaining patient records and filing documents
Managing correspondence and communication
Coordinating referrals and follow-up care
Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and policies
Physical Demands
Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
Kneeling/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, Driving
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.
Other facts
About Northeast Georgia Health System
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 1,000 beds and more than 1,500 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.
NGHS includes Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG), an employed group of more than 700 talented physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, midwives and other clinical staff spanning more than 40 specialties at more than 50 locations across the region.
NGHS is also home to Georgia Heart Institute, the most forward-thinking heart and vascular program in the state and includes one of the largest cardiology practices in the region, including more than 120 clinicians seeing patients at more than a dozen locations. With a multi-disciplinary team of experts treating nearly every type of heart and vascular disease and participating in leading national research, we’re providing advanced care that ensures lasting heart health for generations.
What you'll do
- The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides clinical and administrative support to medical professionals, including taking patient histories, assisting during exams, and managing patient records. Responsibilities also include scheduling appointments and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
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