Certified Medical Assistant – Resource Team Position Available In Polk, Georgia

• This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.
• The Medical Assistant performs a full range of duties necessary to support the care of patients from birth through the lifecycle. He or she works under the direction of Physicians, the Site Manager and/or Practice Coordinator to assist with appropriate patient needs including education and communication.
• Major Responsibilities
• 1.

Prepares the patient at the onset of the visit + Measures and records vital signs, height, and weight as necessary. + Determines patient’s chief complaint and records in medical record. + Asks patient about relevant past medical history and records in the medical record. 2. Assists the physician with procedures and examinations as needed + Sets up the procedure/exam room with appropriate supplies/equipment. Prepares the patient for exam/procedure. + Maintains sterile technique and field during sterile procedures. Cleans exam room post patient encounter. + Properly cleans and disinfects instruments and prepares for sterilization. + Provides emotional and other clinical support to patient during exam as indicated. 3. Assists the physician in the provision of patient and family education 4. Answers general questions + Provides instructional materials. + Responds to patient calls by relaying between the provider and patient. Documents instructions appropriately. 5. Performs clerical duties as necessary Files reports in patient records. + Locates and pulls files for patient visits and returns files to shelf. Performs duties using IDX as applicable. + Performs insurance verification, referrals and precertification as required. + Obtains billing waivers from patients as appropriate. 6. Provides nursing care for the patient as directed by the physician + Administers medications per provider orders. + Performs waived lab procedures. + Performs other procedures ordered as noted on skill check list. 7. Maintains accurate medical records + Completes documentation related to patient visit. + Documents medications. + Documents all medication orders called in to pharmacies. Documents referrals and pre-certifications appropriately. 8. Communicates clearly and appropriately with team members, providers and patients Communicates + complete timely information to team members. 9. Completes accurate coding of medical and laboratory procedures Completes encounter form correctly. + Verifies procedures that may be billed as “in-house”. + Maintains accurate knowledge of CPT codes of commonly performed services. Verifies diagnosis and procedures are matched for claims filing. 10. Provides age-appropriate care to patients + Measurement of vital signs, height and weight are performed using equipment appropriate for the age of the patient. + Medication dosage and method of administration is age appropriate. + Techniques and equipment used in procedures are age appropriate. + Demonstrates teaching techniques and uses materials in teaching which are age appropriate. + Uses safety measures in patient care which are appropriate for age of patient.

• Minimum Job Requirements
• Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent Medical Assistant diploma/certificate from a nationally recognized, accredited program OR Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing OR Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces
• Certification / License
• Nationally recognized and accredited current Medical Assistant certification BCLS certification
• Work Experience
• -1 year of equivalent work experience required Atrium Health Floyd is a system of health care providers serving Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama since 1942.

Located in Rome, Georgia, it is Floyd County’s largest employer with over 3,400 employees. It is a part of the Atrium Health system. Floyd Medical Center is a 304-bed, full-service hospital located in Rome, Georgia. Serving as the main campus for Atrium Health Floyd, the hospital contains a certified Chest Pain Center, designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Floyd Medical Center is also home to a state-designated Level II Trauma Center, a behavioral health center, specialty centers for pediatrics, wound care, and hyperbaric therapy. It houses primary care and urgent care networks of providers and hosts a realm of outpatient services, including the operation of the Floyd County Clinic and an associated pharmacy for uninsured patients.