Medical Assistant Preceptor in Stone Mountain, Georgia at Medcura Health Inc

Medical Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. This vital role supports patient care delivery by performing clinical and administrative tasks that ensure smooth and efficient operations within our practice. If you are committed to providing compassionate patient service and have a strong understanding of clinical procedures, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

- Appropriately obtain and record patients’ full vital signs, including height, weight, head circumference, and perform hearing and vision screenings.

- Obtain comprehensive patient histories to assist healthcare providers in diagnosis and treatment planning.

- Conduct health and developmental screenings using provided assessment tools.

- Obtain pre-authorizations and prior authorizations for procedures and treatments as required.

- Maintain the order, readiness, and cleanliness of all exam rooms in compliance with OSHA standards.

- Administer injections and medications as ordered by healthcare providers.

- Perform routine venipuncture under supervision by a provider.

- Conduct CLIA-waived tests such as urine analysis, blood glucose, hematocrit, strep screening, flu screening, urine pregnancy tests, gram stain, wet mount, and OC cul.

Skills and Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a Medical Assistant training program preferred.

- Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent is a plus.

- Prior experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

- Knowledge of clinical procedures, OSHA standards, and infection control protocols.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

- Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Join our team and be part of a supportive environment that values professional growth, quality patient care, and a collaborative work culture. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for ongoing development to help you succeed in your career.

• Assist with development and training of medical assistant staff on essential job functions to include but not limited, obtaining, and recording patient’s full vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, and hearing and vision screenings.
• Provide training to medical assistant staff on essential clinical job functions such as obtaining patient histories, obtaining health and developmental screenings using provided assessment tools, obtaining pre-authorizations and prior authorizations.
• Assist with development and training of medical assistance staff with administrating injections and medications as ordered by a provider.
• Provide hands on training to medical assistant staff on Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests such as urine analysis, blood glucose, hematocrit, strep screening, flu screening, urine pregnancy test, gram stain, wet mount, OC culture, Tuberculosis (TB) tine test, and Electrocardiogram (EKG) and Pap smear preparation.
• Assist with development and training of new medical assistant staff on all protocols (as implemented) for clinical measures in given specialty area.
• Assist the Nurse Manager(s) in maintaining inventory of all medical equipment and stock supplies as needed.
• Maintain order, readiness, and cleanliness of all exam rooms per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of bathroom.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and instruments using the autoclave.
• Maintain logs on specified lab results as required for Quality Assurance.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, center policies, procedures and capable of communicating the above on the patient’s level as necessary.
• Be familiar with the emergency crash cart and participating in medical and other emergencies.
• Assist in maintaining OSHA and CLIA regulations for MedCura Health.
• Participates in conferences and meetings as necessary. Participates in any pertinent in-service education planned by the Center to improve job performance.
• Cooperates with the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN) and Medical Director in implementing planned changes and activities to improve nursing care provided in the department.
• Promote harmonious working relationships and favorable attitudes among the health care team.
• Supports and adheres to administrative and nursing services policies and procedures.
• Conform to Center dress code.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.