MEDICAL ASSISTANT
What do we offer?
- Health, Dental, Vision
- 11 Paid Holidays annually
- STD/LTD
- PTO accrual equal to 144hrs annually
- Friday half-days
- Life/ADD
- Tax Deferred Annuity with Corporate match up to 5% healthcare negotiable
Duties and Responsibilities
- Obtains and records patients’ medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results into EMR per GHMS policies and procedures.
- Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- The Medical Assistant prepares and administers immunizations and medications as directed by the provider according to the licensure of the physician and the State of Georgia.
- Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets, or providers’ instructions to the patients.
- Changes dressings on wounds
- Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies.
- Has a working understanding of clinic equipment and procedures.
- The Medical Assistant must have a working knowledge of, and be able to assist with, minor surgical procedures such as suturing, toenail removal, etc.
- Assists the physicians and mid-levels as needed.
- Performs general office duties, such as answering phone calls from patients, completing required documentation for patient care, or other office tasks as requested by provider(s) or supervisor(s).
- Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies.
Qualifications Education / Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Formal Medical Assistant training preferred.
- 1-2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred.
- Current Medical Assistant Certification by successfully passing a Medical Assistant credentialing body examination.
- Current BLS card from the American Heart Association prior to hire date.
Who is Georgia Highlands Medical Services?
- Community health center committed to offering high quality medical and behavioral health care to everyone in our service area – regardless of income level, insurance status or language spoken since 1979.
- Services we offer include counseling, psychiatry, family medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, chiropractic, OB/GYN, and pharmacy services.
- 5 locations in North Georgia, including Cumming, Canton, Cartersville, and Dawsonville.
- Recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home.
- Our mission is to serve all people with compassion, dignity and integrity while providing excellent, affordable, and integrated health care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Schedule:
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Outpatient
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person