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medical assistant Newnan, GA

Pain Care (GA)

Full Time Newnan, GA 16 - 14 USD HOURLY Today

Job description

**Full-Time**
**Full- Benefits**

Position Summary
The Medical Assistant I will be responsible for routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. Additional responsibilities will include coordinating clinic patient flow, patient work-ups, exam room prep, performing basic patient care activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
Collect laboratory specimens, log the specimens
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients
Provider presentation
Perform general office duties
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections
Secure patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing Medication Reconciliation, and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential
Provide a safe way to get patients from intake to the patient exam room
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
High School Diploma/ GED
No prior experience required
Current Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA CMA, AMT RMA, NHA CCMA or NCCT NCMA highly preferred
Possess an ability to function in a high stress, physically demanding setting
Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection spread, etc.)
Exemplary customer service experience including client relationships and job knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to exercise manual dexterity, control precision and arm-hand steadiness accurately
Ability to be empathetic with patients; ability to maintain confidentiality
Must be willing to travel as needed