Bilingual Medical Assistant

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patients’ medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results into EMR per GHMS policies and procedures.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• The Medical Assistant prepares and administers immunizations and medications as directed by the provider according to the licensure of the physician and the State of Georgia.
• Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets, or providers’ instructions to the patients.
• Changes dressings on wounds
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Has a working understanding of clinic equipment and procedures.
• The Medical Assistant must have a working knowledge of, and be able to assist with, minor surgical procedures such as suturing, toenail removal, etc.
• Assists the physicians and mid-levels as needed.
• Performs general office duties, such as answering phone calls from patients, completing required documentation for patient care, or other office tasks as requested by provider(s) or supervisor(s).
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies.

Qualifications Education / Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal Medical Assistant training preferred.
• 1-2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification by successfully passing a Medical Assistant credentialing body examination.
• Current BLS card from the American Heart Association prior to hire date.

Who is Georgia Highlands Medical Services?

• Community health center committed to offering high quality medical and behavioral health care to everyone in our service area – regardless of income level, insurance status or language spoken since 1979.
• Services we offer include counseling, psychiatry, family medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, chiropractic, OB/GYN, and pharmacy services.
• 5 locations in North Georgia, including Cumming, Canton, Cartersville, and Dawsonville.
• Recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home.
• Our mission is to serve all people with compassion, dignity and integrity while providing excellent, affordable, and integrated health care.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person