Mercer University

Mercer University

Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant

Hamilton, GA 31811

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Computer VisionHRISEHR/EMRLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • Application Instructions: External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen.
  • Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.
  • You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.

Responsibilities

  • Display flexibility by working with other positions and serving in a backup role for the Front Desk Support Specialist, which includes but is not limited to, checking in patients, updating patient information, taking payments, scheduling, and completing forms.
  • This candidate is expected to perform all other assigned tasks within the scope of their certification.

Requirements

  • CPR certification must be earned within 6 months of start date.
  • Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to operate basic office equipment: computers, fax, scanner, copier, multi-line phone, etc.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt and apply physicians protocol, guidelines and recommendations.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team and autonomously
  • High school diploma/GED and at least six months of healthcare experience are required. Candidates for the Certified Medical Assistant position must have a current national CMA certification. Phlebotomy experience is required for CMAs but is preferred for MAs. CPR certification must be earned within 6 months of start date. Candidates with a current CPR certification are preferred. In addition, candidates must know how to use a computer in order to check patients in and out, to post payments, and to scan. Candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task. Must have experience with an electronic medical record system, preferably EMD and/or Athena.
  • Ability to operate basic office equipment: computers, fax, scanner, copier, multi-line phone, etc. Skill in oral and written communication, including interviewing to gather medical histories, excellent documentation skills to accurately capture and reflect data obtained, and ability to effectively communication among providers.
  • flexibility with various job requirements, positive attitude, initiative, willingness to learn and perform new task.
  • Background Check Contingencies:
  • Criminal History
  • Credit Check
  • Document Attachments:
  • Cover letter
  • List of three professional references with contact information
  • About Mercer University

Nice to have

  • Phlebotomy experience is required for CMAs but is preferred for MAs.
  • Candidates with a current CPR certification are preferred.

Skills

  • Ability to multi-task with office functions of medical practice.

Compensation

  • This candidate, under the supervision and collaboration with the overseeing physicians will perform annual wellness visits, to include ordering appropriate lab screening tests and immunizations based upon the physician's protocols.

Benefits

  • Responsible for EMR documentation, patient work up to include vitals, updating patient information and patient education.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Veteran/Disability
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