Overview : Join a compassionate healthcare team in the Southeastern U.S. region as a Certified Medical Assistant. This role supports both administrative and clinical needs of physicians and licensed medical staff, ensuring smooth patient care and clinic operations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity, and well-being at all times.
- Accurately document patient care and interactions during visits and phone communications.
- Collect and process point-of-care, lab, and pathology samples following established policies.
- Perform quality and safety checks on waived testing equipment and supplies.
- Provide patient education under provider guidance.
- Administer treatments, dressing changes, medications, and therapies as ordered by licensed providers.
- Assist providers during procedures and examinations, including chaperoning and setup.
- Prepare reusable instruments for sterilization and manage biohazard and pharmaceutical waste per OSHA guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment by adhering to infection prevention standards.
- Manage supply stock and instrument availability in designated areas.
- Perform front desk duties such as greeting patients and scheduling appointments.
- Assist with coding, billing input, insurance, and quality assurance tasks.
- Coordinate with external healthcare partners to support patient care plans.
- Monitor and respond to electronic messages in a timely manner.
- Conduct components of well visits or physicals as directed.
- Complete all required documentation prior to provider visits.
- Perform high-level disinfection according to policy and manufacturer instructions.
- Flexibly float to other clinics as needed.
Education and Experience :
High school diploma or equivalent required.Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with successful completion of a nationally recognized certification exam (e.g., CMA, RMA, CCMA, NRCMA).Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.Preferred : At least 1 year of clinical experience in an outpatient setting.Skills and Abilities :
Ability to recognize and respond to life-threatening situations and activate emergency services.Strong communication skills with patients, staff, and providers both in person and via phone.Physical ability to perform clinical tasks including standing, walking, bending, and lifting.Comfortable with potential exposure to blood or infectious materials.