Job Category:

Physician Services / Physician Clinics

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

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 Qualifications

• Licensure 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 GED

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience:

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Proficiency in medical terminology and procedures

• Ability to multitask and prioritize various responsibilities

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Competency in using medical software and electronic health records

• Problem-solving skills and critical thinking

• Empathy and a patient-centered approach to care

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• All essential functions outlined in the CMA job description. 

• Serves as a preceptor and day-to-day go to for all staff level personnel

• Ensures clinical staff are in-service with equipment and procedures

• Monitors, orders and receives inventory and orders for medications and supplies

• Assists 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 Demands

• 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 Conditions

Lead 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.