What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Comprehensive Primary & Urgent Care of Athens?
Medical Assistant
As a Medical Assistant, you will provide administrative and clinical support to ensure the efficient operation of the medical office. You will assist providers and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication. The goal is to complete all activities accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Interview patients and document basic medical history
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Check in patients and update patient charts
- Assist providers during medical examinations
- Prepare and clean treatment rooms and sterilize medical instruments
- Perform venipuncture and draw blood specimens
- Run rapid diagnostic tests (e.g., strep, flu, COVID, urine tests)
- Call patients with test results and provide follow-up instructions as directed by providers
- Order and maintain inventory of medical and office supplies
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience as a Medical Assistant
- Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
- Experience with phlebotomy and point-of-care testing
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize
- Strong social perceptiveness and patient-service orientation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning abilities
- Proficiency in computer skills and electronic medical records systems
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (Preferred)
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20