Physician Services / Physician Clinics
8 Hr Morning - Afternoon
Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
About the Role:The Lead 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.
Minimum Job QualificationsLicensure or other certifications: Active Registry or Certification as a Medical Assistant through a recognized certification body. Current BLS certification.Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GEDMinimum Experience:Other:Preferred Job QualificationsPreferred Licensure or other certifications:Preferred Educational Requirements:Preferred Experience:Other:Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong interpersonal and communication skillsProficiency in medical terminology and proceduresAbility to multitask and prioritize various responsibilitiesAttention to detail and accuracyCompetency in using medical software and electronic health recordsProblem-solving skills and critical thinkingEmpathy and a patient-centered approach to careEssential Tasks and ResponsibilitiesAll essential functions outlined in the CMA job description.Serves as a preceptor and day-to-day go to for all staff level personnelEnsures clinical staff are in-service with equipment and proceduresMonitors, orders and receives inventory and orders for medications and suppliesAssists Practice Administrator with various practice clerical functions such as patient care issues, practice invoices, employee issues, employee schedules and time submissions, etc.Provides feedback to Practice Administrator on staff performance and work schedules.Physical DemandsWeight 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 ConditionsLead 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.
Read LessThe 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 (CMA) is responsible for taking patient histories and vital signs, preparing patients for examination, assisting physicians during exams and procedures, collecting and processing laboratory specimens, administering medications as directed by the physician, performing basic laboratory tests, instructing patients about medication and special diets, removing sutures and changing dressings, facilitating patient education and promoting health habits, greeting and assisting patients as they arrive, scheduling appointments and managing calendars, maintaining patient records and filing documents, managing correspondence and communication, coordinating referrals and follow-up care, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.
Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
Kneeling/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, Driving
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.
Read LessProvides physical therapy treatments as designed by the supervising physical therapist. Provides ongoing care independently, consulting with the Physical Therapist regarding changes in treatment and discharge. Provides care/service that meets the developmental needs of patients across the life span as appropriate to the patient population and as indicated on the skills checklist. This position will care for patients in the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.
Minimum Job Qualifications
Current license holder of the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy.Associates Degree. Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy, Assistant.One (1) year of experience as Physical Therapy Assistant. New graduates from approved school for Physical Therapy Assistants will be considered.Preferred Job Qualifications
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:Preferred Educational Requirements:Preferred Experience:Other:Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Has skills as determined by accredited educational institutes requirements to provide patient care that meets developmental needs across the life spanMust know correct body mechanics and lifting techniquesEssential Tasks and Responsibilities
Conducts physical therapy according to the physical therapy plan of care. Provides quality rehabilitative care to patients as outlined in the treatment plan. Completes all required documentation according to regulatory agency and departmental standards. Notifies appropriate therapist of the patient's progress and suggests changes in the plan of care when indicated. Assists in discharge planning by assuring the patient has appropriate equipment at home, and family is aware of a home exercise program. Performance monitored by feedback from discharge planners and physical therapist. Ensures re-evaluation of the patient and plan of care is completed by the therapist as indicated.Contributes to the effective operation of the department and consistently meets or exceeds the program productivity standards. Asks for assistance from other staff when necessary for patient care and safety. Delegates appropriately to techs and works within the Georgia state practice act for physical therapy, and according to the code of ethics established by the APTA. Accepts work in other programs as requested by management. Communicates effectively and demonstrates good interpersonal skills and professionalism. Finishes all job assignments in a timely manner as determined by direct supervisor.Physical Demands
Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of timeWeight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% 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: Frequently 31-65%Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, KeyboardingWorking 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.
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About the Role:Provides a wide variety of support services for the units. Provides clerical support by maintaining patient records, unit supplies, equipment, and serving as a facilitator for communications for the assigned area. Performs patient care within the scope of defined practice and interacts with patients, public, and employees throughout the institution. Functions under the direction of a registered professional nurse. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team. This position will care for patients in the adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.
Minimum Job QualificationsLicensure or other certifications:Educational Requirements: High School Diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level of high school.Minimum Experience: No previous experience is required. Candidates who have not successfully completed the Foundations of Nursing course (RN students only), have less than six months of PCT experience within the past two years, or do not hold a current and active CNA certification will be enrolled in the PCT Academy, NGHS's in-house training program.Other:Preferred Job QualificationsPreferred Licensure or other certifications:Preferred Educational Requirements:Preferred Experience:Other:Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to work effectively with other departments and the general publicAbility to accept direction from the nursing staff; ability to perform the basic skills and procedures designated for unit assistantsTyping skills preferred but not required; ability to operate the electronic medical record (EMR)Good interpersonal skills & adaptable in changing situations & work assignmentsMust be able to concentrate during multiple interactions & interruptionsEssential Tasks and ResponsibilitiesObtains and reports basic patient physiological data (such as vital signs, weight, skin condition, color and character of urine and stool.Utilizes proper body mechanics, provides for positioning, mobility, hygiene, ADL, and/or comfort needs according to procedure and direction.Monitors fluids intake and output and documenting.Promptly identifies and reports physical and mental status changes to licensed staff assigned to the patient.Organizes patient care and sets appropriate priorities by implementing physician and nursing orders within prescribed time frames.Performs therapeutic procedures within the parameters of the job description; reporting patient's response to supervising nurse.Makes frequent rounds to patient's room in addition to responding without prompting to patient call lights, instituting appropriate actions.Explains procedure or care to be provided to patient prior to start of procedure such a mobilizing patient.Accurately & timely records patient data and forwards to supervisory staff within established time frames.Promptly answers patient intercom and responds by directing patient's request to appropriate staff, filling requests as defined by Unit routine, and following up with patient/family to be sure request was completed.Makes necessary diet requests and/or notifies the Dietary Department of changes.Performs emergency procedures (i.e. CODE, fire, or disaster codes) according to policy.Print Ticket to Ride for transports.Enters the time of patient discharge in the Electronic Medical Record.Ensures completeness of D/C'd patient chart before sending to Medical Records.Contributes to patient safety by: Utilization of Universal Precautions for all patients. Careful adherence to NGHS Hand Hygiene policy. Providing a safe patient environment (i.e. call light within reach, side rails up, etc.). Obtaining and restocking isolation supplies for patients in Infection Precautions. Completing and documenting equipment cleaning responsibilities as well as maintaining properly functioning equipment. Promptly reports equipment issues to Charge Nurse.Places supplies from storeroom in designated areas, as appropriate.Notifies appropriate departments of needed repairs and follows through on requests.Distributes linen and ice to patient as needed in addition to frequently offering refreshments as patient's diet permits.Performs patient transport functions as needed by the unit.Prepares room for new admissions. Ensures PPE on the back of the door, bed is turned down, and any appropriate supplies or equipment is available for the incoming patient.Orients patient/family/significant other to unit & room. Greets patient & family in a positive pleasant manner with each encounter.Answers the telephone in a polite and courteous manner: Screens and refers all calls appropriately to ensure accurate communication.Places reports (i.e. x-ray, etc.) in patient's chart or insures reports are sent to appropriate units.Maintains patient's chart by: Thinning charts as needed. Replenishing forms as needed. Placing reports on appropriate chart location.Makes recommendations to unit Director for purchase of new equipment of supplies as appropriate.Completes daily/weekly requisitions to accurately reflect the unit's needs.Records refrigerator temperature daily on appropriate sheet.Maintains printers by changing ribbons, replenishing paper and reporting problems to information systems.Replaces telemetry batteries according to unit.Replaces glove boxes and wipes in patient rooms when supply is low.Participates in staff meeting with no more than two absences.Reads and responds to e-mails in timely manner.Exhibits flexibility in scheduling to meet dept staffing needs.Completes unit specific & annual competency assessment requirements within specific timelines.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.
Read LessThe 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 is responsible for taking patient histories and vital signs, preparing patients for examination, assisting physicians during exams and procedures, collecting and processing laboratory specimens, administering medications as directed by the physician, performing basic laboratory tests, instructing patients about medication and special diets, removing sutures and changing dressings, facilitating patient education and promoting health habits, greeting and assisting patients as they arrive, scheduling appointments and managing calendars, maintaining patient records and filing documents, managing correspondence and communication, coordinating referrals and follow-up care, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.
The physical demands of this role include lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, carrying up to 20 lbs occasionally, moderate vision frequently, frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling, and occasional intensity of work. The working conditions involve a dynamic and fast-paced environment with direct patient interaction, requiring a high degree of empathy and patience.
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.
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Performs duties that include reception, maintaining clinical and financial records, front office inventory requirements, and medical records.
Minimum Job QualificationsLicensure or other certifications: Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Experience:
Other:
Preferred Job QualificationsPreferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience: Customer Service or Physician's Office experience preferred.
Other:
Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of and proficient use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system
Essential Tasks and ResponsibilitiesScreens and refers all incoming calls and visitors to ensure that accurate and timely communication is facilitated.
Procures patient referrals in accordance with Physician requests and processes mail in a timely and efficient manner.
Schedules appointments for patient referrals as requested by Physicians.
Logs all referrals according to established guidelines and posts referral numbers to patient's account when received from other Physician practices.
Advises patients when referral numbers are needed and how patients can obtain a referral. Provides patients with needed information regarding their referral.
Opens and distributes mail to appropriate personnel daily.
Ensures accurate patient information is entered into the EPIC system (maintains acceptable registration error rate parameters).
Ensures daily audit journals are balanced. Enters charges accurately.
Forward all monthly reports to the Central Business Office in a timely manner.
Prepares daily deposits per center procedure.
Updates patient information with pertinent information as needed, Arranges payment agreements as indicated.
Maintains inventory of front office supplies as required.
Physical DemandsWeight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%
Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
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.
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