Certified Medical Assistant CMA - Northeast Georgia Physicians NGPG - Urgent Care - FT Days 12 Hr Shifts

About the Role

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.

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) must have active registry or certification as a Medical Assistant through a recognized certification body. Current BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. High School Diploma or GED is also required.

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 are essential.

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.

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%. 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.

Certified Medical Assistants work in a dynamic and often fast-paced environment. They may be required to stand for long periods, move and lift patients, and handle stressful situations with professionalism and composure. The nature of the job involves direct patient interaction, which requires a high degree of empathy and patience.