Medical Assistant/Receptionist - Newnan and LaGrange, GA at Careers in US-GA-Newnan

Job description

• Dermatology Institute is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support providers in our LaGrange and Newnan, Georgia offices. This position is ideal for a Medical Assistant who enjoys hands-on patient care, thrives in a fast-paced clinic, and is passionate about providing an exceptional patient experience.
• We are looking for someone with strong clinical skills, excellent attention to detail, and phlebotomy experience (required) . CMA credential is preferred but not required—we're happy to train motivated Medical Assistants with a strong clinical background.

Responsibilities

• As a Medical Assistant, you'll work alongside our providers to deliver exceptional patient care while keeping clinic flow efficient.
• Room and prepare patients for examination and procedures
• Obtain and document medical history and chief complaints
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology procedures
• Assist with biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, and other in-office dermatologic procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and collect laboratory specimens (phlebotomy required)
• Administer medications and injections as directed
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and procedure rooms
• Document patient encounters accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Educate patients on medications, wound care, and treatment plans
• Coordinate laboratory testing, pathology specimens, and follow-up care
• Maintain exam room supplies and clinical inventory
• Provide compassionate, professional patient care while supporting an efficient clinic workflow
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Required
• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous Medical Assistant or comparable clinical patient care experience.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Reliable transportation between the LaGrange and Newnan offices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Completion of a Medical Assistant or CNA program, or bachelor's degree in a pre-med or pre-physician assistant program.
• 1-2 years of recent Medical Assistant or clinical patient care experience.
• Dermatology experience.
• Experience assisting with biopsies, excisions, sutures, cryotherapy, or cosmetic procedures.
• Experience using an EMR such as EMA, ModMed, NextGen, or eClinicalWorks.
• Education & Experience
• High school diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Ability to travel between the LaGrange and Newnan office locations.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, or a bachelor's degree in a pre-med or pre-physician assistant program.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
• 1-2 years of recent experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or in a clinical patient care role.
• Previous dermatology experience.

Skills

Required

• Phlebotomy
• Clinical skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Organizational
• Multitasking

Preferred

• CMA credential
• Dermatology experience

Benefits

• Benefits are available to employees working 30+ hours per week and include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the first of the month following your start date)
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, and child)
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee discounts on cosmetic dermatology services and skincare products