Mercer University

Mercer University

Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant

Macon, GA 31207

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago
Computer VisionHRISCustomer SupportEHR/EMRLeadershipCommunicationProblem 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

  • This candidate is expected to perform all other assigned task 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 physician 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.
  • Customer service skills
  • Skill in oral and written communication, including interviewing to gather medical histories, excellent documentation skills to accurately capture and reflect data obtained, and the ability to effectively facilitate communication among providers.
  • flexibility with various job requirements, positive attitude, initiative, and willingness to learn and perform new tasks.
  • Background Check Contingencies:
  • Criminal History
  • Document Attachments:
  • Cover letter
  • List of three professional references with contact information

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

Benefits

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

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Veteran/Disability

This listing is sourced directly from Mercer University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.