Certified Medical Assistant

Department:

09120 FLMG Rome General Administration Ga 420 E 2nd Ave - General Administration

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

full time

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides a full range of Medical Assistant duties and support as part of the patient medical care team. Primary duties of this position are: patient rooming, collecting patient vital signs, point of care testing, documentation in the electronic medical record (EHR), maintaining patient flow, stocking exam rooms, assisting with procedures and treatments, communicating with efficiency and verifying that lab, x-ray or procedure reports are available for provider. The MA also accurately performs required computer functions including but not limited to medication reconciliation, coding of medical and laboratory procedures, order entry and scheduling of appointments. The MA may assist the provider with appropriate patient education and communication to individuals including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The Medical Assistant works under the clinical direction of the physician, and has a direct reporting relationship to the Office/Site Manager.

***Travel within a five county radius and a flexible schedule is required.

Qualifications:

A. Education:

1. High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution, AND
2. Medical Assisting diploma/certificate from a nationally recognized accredited institute or program, or
3. Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program with valid applicable state license (LPN), or
4. Successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, or
5. In lieu of a Medical Assisting diploma/certificate, 1-2 years of verifiable Medical Assisting work experience is required along with a current certification as listed below.

B. Certification/Licensure:

1. Medical Assistant (MA) certification received from a nationally recognized and accredited certifying body, upon hire, or by the completion of a probationary period defined below, is required to work in all Advocate locations. The certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Currently, these approved certifying bodies include:

*The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), awarding Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

*The American Medical Technologists (AMT), awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

*The National Center for Competency Testing, awarding the National Certified MA (NCMA).

*The National Health Career Association, awarding the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

2. A new graduate of a Medical Assisting program must obtain one of the above nationally recognized certifications within 90 days of hire and it must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• 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

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.