Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Mountain Lakes Physicians Group

Medical Assistant (PRN)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Career Insights for Medical Assistant

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Georgia data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$37,974 / year median in Georgia

+19% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Position Summary:
This position is PRN. Provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets all general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Licensed Healthcare Provider. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide direct patient care in the office setting Communicating with patient to explain care being provided Provide excellent customer service Possess exemplary telephone communication skills Assist in all procedures Maintain patient rooms to meet guidelines of cleanliness Maintain cleanliness throughout the building Maintain inventory for patient care Organize and schedule appointments Identifying Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary insurances Checking insurance eligibility and benefits verification Preparing, reviewing, and transmitting claims via EMR Follow up on unpaid/denied claims Working collection accounts Maintain patient medical records and keep current
Qualifications:
Good written and spoken communication skills High level or morality and ethics Ability to assist in medical procedures Proficient with Microsoft Suite products Ability to learn and operate clinical software quickly and proficiently
Competencies and Skills:
Must be able to properly take patient's vital health information Must be able to proficiently assist Provider with all procedures Must be knowledgeable and follow all guidelines of the Health Information Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent certification is required. Medical Assistant Diploma or Degree is preferred.
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred) BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person