Medical Assistant; in office

Base pay range

$31,000.00/yr - $33,000.00/yr

This position is with Family Practice in Douglasville, GA. The role is primarily based in Douglasville with a regular rotation to Conyers, GA location (minimum one day per week).

As a Medical Assistant, you will assist the physician, nurse practitioner, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties and providing excellent customer service to all our patients.

• Verify patients' medical histories
• Maintain a patient load of 30-35 patients per day
• Explain treatment procedures to patients
• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs (weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature), and document all information in the patient chart
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations; assist physician and nurse practitioner in exam rooms
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Perform basic laboratory tests
• Disinfect and clean treatment rooms following examinations; maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; comply with legal regulations
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies; maintain instruments; prepare sterilization as required; properly dispose of contaminated supplies
• Draw blood, remove sutures, and change dressings
• Set up EKG machines, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests
• Electronically record patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient records
• Process referrals and fill out health forms for patients
• Prepare patient charts for scheduled appointments
• Secure patient information and maintain confidentiality; complete and safeguard medical records; perform diagnostic and procedure coding
• Ensure patients are signed up for Chronic Care Management (CCM) and other programs offered by the practice

• Greet and welcome patients
• Use computer applications
• Answer phone calls and emails, respond to patient queries, and provide quality customer service
• Assist patients with electronic sign-in, uploading insurance data, and updating health information
• Assist in processing faxes on the Athena Health system and manage voicemails
• Schedule appointments
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Scan and fax documents
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

• Several years of experience in the medical field (required)
• Willingness to travel between Douglasville and Conyers offices weekly (required)
• Strong knowledge of medical office procedures and patient services
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently
• Highly motivated with excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable transportation to travel to office locations
• Mandatory flexible work schedule
• Strong customer service skills
• Experience with eClinical EMR system
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and reporting repairs
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications
• Serve and protect the practice by adhering to professional standards, facility policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements
• Enhance the practice's reputation by taking ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value

• Primary location:
  Douglasville, GA
• Secondary location:
  Conyers, GA (at minimum one day per week)
• Full-time position

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Full-time (36-40 hour week)
• $18+/hour Based on Experience