Certified Medical Assistant- Rome Internal Medicine

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides a full range of Medical Assistant duties and support as part of the patient medical care team. Primary duties of this position are patient rooming, collecting patient vital signs, point of care testing, documentation in the electronic medical record (EHR), maintaining patient flow, stocking exam rooms, assisting with procedures and treatments, communicating with efficiency and verifying that lab, x-ray or procedure reports are available for provider. The MA also accurately performs required computer functions including but not limited to medication reconciliation, coding of medical and laboratory procedures, order entry and scheduling of appointments. The MA may assist the provider with appropriate patient education and communication to individuals including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The Medical Assistant works under the clinical direction of the physician and has a direct reporting relationship to the Office/Site Manager.

Responsibilities

Provide a full range of Medical Assistant duties and support as part of the patient medical care team; Patient rooming; Collecting patient vital signs; Point of care testing; Documentation in the electronic medical record (EHR); Maintaining patient flow; Stocking exam rooms; Assisting with procedures and treatments; Communicating with efficiency and verifying that lab, x-ray or procedure reports are available for provider; Accurately performing required computer functions including medication reconciliation, coding of medical and laboratory procedures, order entry and scheduling of appointments; May assist the provider with appropriate patient education and communication to individuals including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients; Works under the clinical direction of the physician and has a direct reporting relationship to the Office/Site Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution; Medical Assisting diploma/certificate from a nationally recognized accredited institute or program; Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program with valid GA license (LPN); Successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; In lieu of a Medical Assisting diploma/certificate, 1-2 years of verifiable Medical Assisting work experience required along with a current certification; Medical Assistant (MA) certification from a nationally recognized and accredited certifying body, upon hire or by completion of probationary period; Certification must be maintained for duration of employment; New graduate must obtain one of the approved nationally recognized certifications within 90 days of hire; Approved certifying bodies include AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NCCT (NCMA), and NHA (CCMA).

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus eligible; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Base compensation within listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.