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Certified Medical AssistantThe Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a crucial role at NGHS by providing both clinical and administrative support to medical professionals. Responsibilities entail a mix of patient care, clerical duties, and assisting practitioners with medical procedures. This position requires certification and often involves working in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, private practices, and clinics.The Certified Medical Assistant will:Take patient histories and vital signsPrepare patients for examinationAssist physicians during exams and proceduresCollect and process laboratory specimensAdminister medications as directed by the physicianPerform basic laboratory testsInstruct patients about medication and special dietsRemove sutures and change dressingsFacilitate patient education and promote health habitsGreet and assist patients as they arriveSchedule appointments and manage calendarsMaintain patient records and filing documentsManage correspondence and communicationCoordinate referrals and follow-up careEnsure compliance with healthcare regulations and policiesPhysical Demands:Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeWeight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeVision: 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, DrivingWorking Conditions:Certified Medical Assistants work in a dynamic and often fast-paced environment. They may be required to stand for long periods, move and lift patients, and handle stressful situations with professionalism and composure. The nature of the job involves direct patient interaction, which requires a high degree of empathy and patience.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.NGHS: Opportunities start here.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.
Worksite address
gainesville, GA, 30501, US
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