Medical Assistant (MA)

Location: Cherokee Internal Medicine (GA)Position: Medical Assistant (MA)Job Type: Full-time Salary: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Cherokee Internal Medicine, P.C. is a private practice that has been serving the Towne Lake area since 2000. Our mission is to create a medical practice that treats every patient with dignity and first-rate care. The office staff at Cherokee Internal Medicine are highly-trained and exceptionally friendly. Our compassionate, professional staff is dedicated to providing the highest level of care possible.

We are looking for a new team player who:

• has experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• works well in a fast pace environment
• has a current medical assisting certification (cannot be expired)
• is interest in learning new skills and growing with our company

Medical Assistant duties may include but are not limited to:

• Perform tests such as EKGs, Ear Lavages, Spirometry, Audiometry Screening, Visual Acuity Screening
• Prepare and administer injections/immunizations
• Chart preparing/ medical records
• Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history in EMR, and confirming the purpose of visit.
• Accurately obtain manual vital signs
• Provide patient education and act as professional liaison between the providers and patients
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Maintain patient’s medical records in compliance with HIPAA
• Enter physician’s order for tests, procedures, imaging into the computer
• Answer patient calls and triage concerns accordingly
• Insurance referrals, Prior Authorizations
• Perform patient callbacks, arrange referrals and testing
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments
• Check patients in and out for appointments

Medical Assistant Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask
• Patient-centered
• Obtain manual vital signs
• Ability to be a team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• EMR experience, preferably eClinicalWorks
• Strong computer skills
• Be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Customer Service Skills, Displays a professional outgoing warm, empathetic, and helpful attitude

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Certification in Medical Assisting
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience:

• manual vital signs: 5 years (Preferred)
• EMR systems: 3 years (Preferred)
• Family Medicine/Internal Medicine: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certification in Medical Assisting (Required)

Please note this position is posted on behalf of our partner practices. This individual will be working at the specific practice that is mentioned in the above details and will not be a direct employee of Aledade, Inc. so will therefore not be eligible for the benefits available to Aledade employees.