Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant
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Job Vacancy: 23-131
Work type: Full-Time Staff
Location: Macon, GA
Categories: Mercer Medicine (Health/Medical Services)
Position Title |
Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant
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Department |
Mercer Medicine
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Division |
School of Medicine
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Vacancy Number |
23-131
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Work Location |
Macon, GA
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Job Category |
Staff
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Hours Per Week |
40
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Responsibilities |
This job is expected to handle endocrinology patients of a very busy practice seeing up to 20 patients per day or session. Will be responsible for front and back office processes that include placing patients in rooms, taking vitals, prescription refills, referrals, payer authorizations, call backs and scheduling appointments for follow-up visits. This position will work with minimal supervision.
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Required Qualifications |
High school diploma/GED and at least six months of healthcare experience are required. Candidates for the Certified Medical Assistant position must have a current national CMA certification. Phlebotomy experience is required for CMAs but is preferred for MAs. CPR certification must be earned within 6 months of start date. Candidates with a current CPR certification are preferred. In addition, candidates must know how to use a computer in order to check patients in and out, to post payments, and to scan. Candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task. Must have experience with an electronic medical record system, preferably EMD and/or EClinical Works.
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Is a criminal background check needed for this position? |
Yes
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Pay Rate |
MA Base: $11.29 an hour up to commensurate with experience
CMA Base: $13.46 an hour up to commensurate with experience
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Pay Basis |
Monthly
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FLSA Status |
Non-Exempt
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Required Documents |
Resume, Cover Letter, References
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Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants should be prepared to answer the following questions:
1. Do you have a current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification? 2. Do you hold a CPR Certification? 3. Do you have at least 6 months of healthcare experience? 4. Do you have phlebotomy experience?
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EEO Statement |
AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability
Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate |
All faculty and staff, excluding student employees, on-call staff and adjunct faculty teaching online only, are required to have the COVID-19 vaccine or an approved medical or religious exemption by the University. New hires will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination card or receive approval for a medical or religious exemption by the University before their first day of employment.
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