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Rome, GA, United States
Job ID: 107713
Job Family: Patient Care Support
Status: Full Time
Shift: Variable
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 12311112531661-Nursing - Float Pool
Overview
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.
1. Prepares the patient at the onset of the visit
2. Assists the physician with procedures and examinations as needed
3. Assists the physician in the provision of patient and family education
4. Answers general questions
5. Performs clerical duties as necessary Files reports in patient records.
6. Provides nursing care for the patient as directed by the physician
7. Maintains accurate medical records
8. Communicates clearly and appropriately with team members, providers and patients Communicates
9. Completes accurate coding of medical and laboratory procedures Completes encounter form
correctly.
10. Provides age-appropriate care to patients
Education
High school Diploma or GED
Medical Assistant diploma/certificate from nationally recognized, accredited program OR
Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing OR
Completion of a formal medical services training 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
OSHA CLASSIFICATION I
ENVIRONMENTAL AND JOB HAZARDS
Frequent exposure to communicable disease, bodily fluids and tissue, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other
conditions common to a clinical environment.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Standing and walking for
extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds. Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision.
and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms. Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints with
irregular working hours.