The Medical Assistant (MA) assists in receiving patients, taking patient vitals, drawing blood (phlebotomist), handling lab telephone calls, and more. This role serves as a liaison between the patients, physicians/providers, and other staff members.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and escort them to the lab area
• Draw blood, check vitals and update patient’s chart in the Electronic Medical Record
• Perform clinical duties, including asepsis and infection control, first aid and CPR
• Perform bleeding times, phlebotomies, urinalysis, make peripheral smears
• Bag blood for outside labs
• Approve lab related charges for billing
• Keep draw station area stocked and clean, order lab supplies
• Perform quality assurance/calibration on CBC machine
• Bring CBC machines up in the morning and down in the afternoon

Requirements:
*Candidates for this position are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19*

*Candidates for this position are required to have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.*

Experience and Education:

• CMA or Phlebotomy certification required
• 1+ year phlebotomy experience required
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• Basic computer knowledge
• Medical terminology knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform venipunctures, phlebotomies and other procedures as indicated
• Ability to comply with OSHA and HIPAA policies at all times
• Ability to effectively multi-task in a busy environment
• Exceptional customer service & patient-interaction (bedside manner) skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Protecting our immunocompromised patients is always our top priority! All AO employees are required to wear face coverings - covering the mouth and nose - in patient areas.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Augusta, GA 30909: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Have you been fully vaccinated for Covid-19?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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