Certified Medical Assistant CMA - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Ortho - FT Days will float

Job Category

Physician Services / Physician Clinics

Work Shift/Schedule

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for utilizing the nursing process in providing the healthcare needs of assigned patients within existing standards of care. Additional job responsibilities encompass office procedures directly relating to patient care and front office duties as required for an overall efficient operation.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications: Active Registry or Certification as a Medical Assistant required. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GEDMinimum Experience:Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications:Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: One (1) to two (2) years related experience preferred. Experience as lab tech or with radiology equipment preferred.Other:

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

If, in the normal course of my duties and responsibilities, I am required to access protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (EPHI) for the purposes of treatment, payment and operations within Northeast Georgia Health System, I will limit such access to only the minimum necessary amount of PHI and EPHI necessary to perform the functions of my job. If access is not required in the normal course of my duties and responsibilities, I will not access PHI or EPHI.

Job Specific And Unique Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Clerical and clinical

Essential Tasks And Responsibilities

Performs the initial patient assessments documents any findings. Documents nursing intervention and implements physicians’ orders.Establishes immediate plans of care for patients in collaboration with physician, documents referrals on patient’s chart and log book.Correctly administers and documents medication regime.Correctly identifies and implements infection control processes.Performs radiological or lab procedures (if verified as part of employee's minimum experience and credentials).Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.Provides x-ray reports to physician.Documents QA controls and maintenance on x-ray equipment.Documents lab and radiology results.Answers telephones and assists patients, triaging calls as necessary.Files patient charts.Records daily visits and charges accurately.As needed per clinic, orientation and guidance to perform x-rays.

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30%

of time

Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30%

of time

Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of timeKneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.