CLN Medical Assistant Float, Athens-Limestone

Overview

The Medical Assistant (MA) delivers direct patient care in the clinical setting beginning with escorting the patient to the examination room, performing any treatments and procedures required by the physician, and ending with the discharging of the patient. He/she recognizes, reports, and documents clinical observations. He/she is responisble for coding the procedures correctly.

Education required: High School Diploma or GED

License, Certification and/or registration: Current CPR Certification. Current Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) Preferred

Additional Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to perform effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, physicians, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Upholds effective work habits including, but not limited to, regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness.