Careers for Students

Blairsville, Georgia
United States

Union General Family Medicine (formerly Dr. Breedlove's office) has an immediate job opening for Medical Assistant. We are looking for a medical assistant for our busy and growing clinic. Clinic hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM.

Responsible for assisting providers with evaluation, examination and treatment of patients and all follow up duties related to patient care.

REPORTS TO:  Office Manager and Practice Manager

RESPONSIBILITES

Duties include but are not limited to:

Daily:

• Reviews schedule of upcoming appointments to ensure charts are prepped and include necessary documents such as required labs, x-rays, medication list, consults, etc.
• Calls and assists patients from waiting area to back office for triage which includes but not limited to: weight, height, blood pressure, vision, hearing, pulse ox, EKG, labs, UA, question intake, medication review, etc.
• Reports any STAT findings to provider
• Answers phone calls, emails, voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner. Documents all telephone conversations with patients and family members
• Schedules referrals and outpatient testing and contacts the patient with the information pertaining to said appointment.
• Manages medication refill requests as per clinical guidelines
• Assists with any procedures the provider needs.
• Cleans and sanitizes exam rooms after every patient.
• Draws labs and performs point of service testing on patients as per provider orders.  Follow-up on all tests performed providing results timely to ordering provider.
• Administer injections as per provider orders documenting administration as per clinical guidelines
• Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information.
• Performs emergency life-saving procedures if necessary

Monthly:

• Assist with maintaining drug closet as assigned
• Assist with maintaining items in office are stocked up as assigned
• Perform monthly calibration checks on required equipment and log
• Participates in staff meetings as directed by the Practice Manager
• Other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Medical Assistant must be able to:

• Possesses the ability to deal with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respect
• Displays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude
• Neat and professional appearance
• Possesses compassion for dealing with people who are ill and need help
• Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by the Practice Manager
• Work under pressure; assess, respond, and communicate issues in a timely manner
• Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-person
• Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures
• Maintains Certification for Medical Assisting as required by accrediting organization

Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant with in family practice or specialty, preferred. CPR certification required.

Per Hour

Apply online at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=58af5ddf-316e-4ac8-bc2f-471750cda3c7&ccld=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&jobId=517342