Medical Assistant, CMA - East Paces Primary Care (Atlanta)

Medical Assistant, CMA - East Paces Primary Care

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Responsible for :

• Meets and greets patients, obtains appropriate patient information and medical history, accurately completes and documents patient medical and physical histories and other related items in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Records vital signs; performs EKG, spirometry and or other similar office procedures; aids licensed staff during treatment, examination, and or testing of patients, which may include injections and immunizations. Advises physician and / or nurse of patient's adverse reaction to medication and / or treatment to medication and / or treatment.
• Performs lab duties, including but not limited to : phlebotomy, order entry, specimen collection, establishes chain of custody if applicable, and labels for delivery to appropriate authority for testing.
• Under the supervision of a licensed personnel, distributes educational information and instructions for patient care, diagnostics, and other appropriate treatments.
• Coordinates telephone and in-basket requests to refill prescription drug medications and report test results in accordance with provider instructions; responds accordingly to other requests under a physician or other licensed providers guidance.
• Prepares and maintains examination / treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Practices Standard Precautions, including handwashing and disposal of bio-hazardous materials; complies with established risk management, HIPAA, and safety procedures.
• Attends required meetings, in-services, and participates in committees as required.
• Assist with administrative duties as needed, to include procedure scheduling and completion of medical and physical history forms and other related information requested by third party payors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum education required : High School diploma or GED required. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); or similarly recognized accrediting organization or completion of a Nursing Assistant program is required.

Minimum experience required : None.

Minimum licensure / certification required by law : None

Additional qualifications : BLS required. Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or a similarly recognized certifying organization required.