Medical Assistant - Gainesville, GA - AP 26-16352

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: Gainesville, GA
Job Type: Contract
Shift: Day Shift
Hours: 40 Hours/Week

Work Schedule

• Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Lunch Break: 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Pay Rate: $22–$24/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to support both front-office and back-office operations. The ideal candidate should work collaboratively with the center's staff and demonstrate strong communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with patient check-in.
• Room patients and prepare them for examinations.
• Schedule appointments and answer incoming phone calls.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Perform blood draws and venipuncture.
• Administer vaccines as assigned.
• Perform EKG testing and Point-of-Care (POC) testing when required.
• Maintain accurate patient records using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Provide front-office and back-office clinical support.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support patient education and health outreach activities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, excluding externship.
• Phlebotomy and venipuncture experience required.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Interest in health education and patient outreach.
• Front-office and back-office experience.
• Experience with phlebotomy, blood draws, EKG testing, Point-of-Care (POC) testing, appointment scheduling, patient rooming, and recording vital signs.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.