Department:
02190 FLMG Rome Immediate Care 302 Shorter Ave - Immediate CareStatus:
Full timeBenefits Eligible:
YesHou rs Per Week:
40Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Lexie turned in her resignation letter
Pay Range
$22.90 - $34.35Major Responsibilities:
- Serves as a subject matter expert within the Practice. Answers routine questions from colleagues Offers guidance and support
- Communicates clearly and appropriately with team members, physicians and patients.
- Recognizes when to escalate and direct issues to the Site Manager or other leadership and acts accordingly.
- Rooms patients.
- Collects patient vital signs.
- Conducts point of care testing.
- Maintains accurate medical records and documents in the electronic medical record (EHR).
- Calls in prescriptions with physician approval. Monitors patient flow.
- Stocks exam rooms.
- Assists with procedures and treatments.
- Communicates with efficiency and verifies that lab, x-ray or procedure reports are available for provider.
- Performs required computer functions including but not limited to medication reconciliation, coding medical and laboratory procedures, order entry and scheduling appointments.
- Assists provider with appropriate patient education and communication to individuals including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- Trains and leads new clinical staff.
- Ensures practice compliance with licensure requirements, FLSA, CLlA, OSHA, ADA and EEO.
- Answers phones and routes to appropriate source within the practice.
- Performs basic clerical duties.
- Provides back up for all back office based functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Meets and maintains continuing education requirements
Certification Required:
Medical Assistant certification from a nationally recognized and accredited certifying body upon hire or by the completion of a probationary period
Education Required:
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution AND
- Medical Assisting diploma or certificate from a nationally recognized accredited program OR 1 year of verifiable full-time Medical Assisting work experience with current certification as listed below OR
- Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing with a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license (LPN) approved by the Georgia Licensing Board OR
- Successful completion of formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces
Work Experience Required:
- 2-3 years working as a Certified Medical Assistant in a medical office setting
Preferred Job Requirements
Preferred Certification/License/Registration
- Valid, active unencumbered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board
Preferred Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing with a valid, active LPN Nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
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Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
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