Certified Medical Assistant​/Medical Assistant, PRN​/On-Call

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant, PRN/On-Call

Department: Mercer Medicine College / Division:
School Of Medicine

Primary

Location:

Jekyll Island, GA 31527

• Multi‑task with multiple patients and handle appointment-related phone calls, refills, referrals, and authorizations.
• Work flexibly in different positions and departments as required.
• Document patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR), including vitals, updates to patient information, and patient education.
• Perform all other assigned tasks within the scope of certification.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of healthcare experience.
• Current national CMA certification for Certified Medical Assistants.
• Phlebotomy experience required for CMAs and preferred for MAs.
• CPR certification earned within six months of start date; current CPR certification preferred.
• Computer proficiency for patient check‑in/out, payment posting, and scanning.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with strong multi‑tasking ability.
• Experience with an electronic medical record system, preferably EMD and/or Athena.

• Ability to multi‑task with medical office functions.
• Operate basic office equipment: computers, fax, scanner, copier, multi‑line phone, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication, including history taking and accurate documentation.
• Interpret and apply physician protocols, guidelines, and recommendations.
• Work effectively as a team member and autonomously, with flexibility, positive attitude, initiative, and willingness to learn new tasks.

Criminal history check required.

Health insurance for self and dependents, retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, and schedules that support work‑life balance.

The University provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.