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NILE Women's Health Care

Medical Assistant (CMA)

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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

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Job Description

Primary Job Duties:
  • Greet patients in waiting area, assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, escort patients to discharge counter.
  • Obtain patient history; assess/triage patient, measure vital signs, and record information on chart.
  • Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.
  • Position instruments and equipment and hand to physician as directed. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
  • Assist physician with any procedures.
  • Perform dosage calculations for administering medications.
  • Complete medical chart to include medical services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
  • Perform patient call backs, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
  • Monitor disposable inventory and place orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
  • Perform quality checks on medical equipment.
  • Assist registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as necessary.
Job qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of accredited program for Medical Assisting.
  • Three or more years medical assisting experience.
  • One-Two year in OB/GYN experience
  • Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
  • CPR certification.
  • Completion of accredited medical assisting program.
  • Basic computer skills including familiarity with electronic medical records.
  • Types 25 words per minute with 96% accuracy.
  • Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Please Note:
Bilingual (English and Spanish) Preferred languages.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.00
  • $19.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Ob/Gyn Work Location:
In person