Medical Assistant Resource Team
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Healthcare
Medical Assistant
Department: 34102 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Nursing Float Pool
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Leah will transfer to the Rome HS clinic on 10/5
Pay Range
$18.50 - $27.75
Major Responsibilities- Measures and records vital signs, height, and weight as necessary.
- Determines patient’s chief complaint and records in medical record.
- Asks patient about relevant past medical history and records in the medical record.
- Sets up the procedure/exam room with appropriate supplies/equipment. Prepares the patient for exam/procedure.
- Maintains sterile technique and field during sterile procedures. Cleans exam room post patient encounter.
- Properly cleans and disinfects instruments and prepares for sterilization.
- Provides emotional and other clinical support to patient during exam as indicated.
- Provides instructional materials.
- Responds to patient calls by relaying between the provider and patient. Documents instructions appropriately.
- Locates and pulls files for patient visits and returns files to shelf. Performs duties using IDX as applicable.
- Performs insurance verification, referrals and precertification as required.
- Obtains billing waivers from patients as appropriate.
- Administers medications per provider orders.
- Performs waived lab procedures.
- Performs other procedures ordered as noted on skill check list.
- Completes documentation related to patient visit.
- Documents medications.
- Documents all medication orders called in to pharmacies. Documents referrals and pre-certifications appropriately.
- complete timely information to team members.
- Verifies procedures that may be billed as “in‑house”.
- Maintains accurate knowledge of CPT codes of commonly performed services. Verifies diagnosis and procedures are matched for claims filing.
- Measurement of vital signs, height and weight are performed using equipment appropriate for the age of the patient.
- Medication dosage and method of administration is age appropriate.
- Techniques and equipment used in procedures are age appropriate.
- Demonstrates teaching techniques and uses materials in teaching which are age appropriate.
- Uses safety measures in patient care which are appropriate for age of patient.
Job Requirements
Education
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High School Diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant diploma/certificate from a nationally recognized, accredited program OR
Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing OR
Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces
Certification / License
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Nationally recognized and accredited current Medical Assistant certification
BCLS certification
Work Experience
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Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
OSHA CLASSIFICATION I
ENVIRONMENTAL AND JOB HAZARDS
Frequent exposure to communicable disease, bodily fluids and tissue, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds. Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms. Work‑related stress due to volume and time constraints with irregular working hours.
PreferredJob Requirements
Education
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Certification / License
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Experience
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Front and/or back‑office experience in a medical…
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