Certified Medical Assistant CMA

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), you will play a crucial role in providing both clinical and administrative support to medical professionals. Your responsibilities will involve a mix of patient care, clerical duties, and assisting practitioners with medical procedures. This position requires certification and may involve working in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, private practices, and clinics. **Key Responsibilities:** - Taking patient histories and vital signs - Preparing patients for examination - Assisting physicians during exams and procedures - Collecting and processing laboratory specimens - Administering medications as directed by the physician - Performing basic laboratory tests - Instructing patients about medication and special diets - Removing sutures and changing dressings - Facilitating patient education and promoting health habits - Greeting and assisting patients as they arrive - Scheduling appointments and managing calendars - Maintaining patient records and filing documents - Managing correspondence and communication - Coordinating referrals and follow-up care - Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and policies **Qualifications Required:** - Active Registry or Certification as a Medical Assistant through a recognized certification body - Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire - High School Diploma or GED As a Certified Medical Assistant at NGHS, you will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in medical terminology and procedures, ability to multitask and prioritize various responsibilities, attention to detail and accuracy, competency in using medical software and electronic health records, problem-solving skills and critical thinking, empathy, and a patient-centered approach to care. In this role, you will work in a dynamic and often fast-paced environment where you may be required to stand for long periods, move and lift patients, and handle stressful situations with professionalism and composure. Direct patient interaction is a significant aspect of this job, requiring a high degree of empathy and patience. Working at NGHS means being part of a team that is invested in you as a person and an employee, helping you reach your goals. Join us at NGHS, where opportunities start here.,