Medical Assistant - Cumming
Summit Health
- Cumming, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, suture/staple removal, dressing changes, and other patient care activities
- Collects and documents vital signs, histories, and screenings
- Authorizes prescription refills as directed
- Prepares patients, room, and supplies for visits or examinations
- Performs phlebotomy and correctly processes specimens
- Cleans and maintains treatment rooms and equipment
- Demonstrates kindness and compassion in all patient interactions
- Performs quality controls and equipment checks.
- Participate in brand marketing, rotating throughout the vestibule, with a focus on engaging and increasing patient volume.
- Prepares and administers PO, IM, and ID medications as directed by the Provider, utilizing the “Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration”
- Provides instruction to the patient regarding medications and diet
- Certified Medical Assistant or eligible within 90 days of hire
- 1 year of experience preferred
- Phlebotomy experience required
- Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred; required within 90 days of employment
- High School Diploma/Equivalency required
- Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER preferred