Lead Medical Assistant CMA - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Internal Medicine - FT Days

About the Role

The Lead 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.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications : Active Registry or Certification as a Medical Assistant through a recognized certification body. Current BLS certification.

Educational Requirements : High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience : Other :

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications :

Preferred Educational Requirements :

Preferred Experience :

Other :

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

All essential functions outlined in the CMA job description.

Serves as a preceptor and day-to-day go to for all staff level personnel

Ensures clinical staff are in-service with equipment and procedures

Monitors, orders and receives inventory and orders for medications and supplies

Assists Practice Administrator with various practice clerical functions such as patient care issues, practice invoices, employee issues, employee schedules and time submissions, etc.

Provides feedback to Practice Administrator on staff performance and work schedules.

Physical Demands

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% of time

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

Working Conditions

Lead 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.

Working at NGHS means being part of something special : a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS : Opportunities start here.