Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Primary Care Office

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant – Primary Care Office

Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. It offers a professional and compassionate care environment for patients and staff. The hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant – Full Time – Primary Care Office

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum one year experience in an office setting with Certified Medical Assistant Certification.

• Child (5–9 years)
• Adolescent (10–18 years)
• Adult (19–69 years)
• Geriatric (70+ years)

• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills and knowledge pertinent to the practice and training of a Medical Assistant.
• Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
• Conducts pre‑visit planning by reviewing and updating patient medical records prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment, takes histories, includes medication reconciliation and vital signs as appropriate.
• Draws blood for lab work per physician orders.
• Implements physician orders promptly and appropriately.
• Monitors patient’s condition and maintains documentation.
• Reports abnormalities or instability to physician.
• Assists with procedures and gives injections under physician/supervisor guidance.
• Maintains security and safety of medications, needles, syringes, equipment and supplies.
• Changes dressings, performs ordered treatments, prepares and maintains clinical supplies.
• Ensures readiness of chart for scheduled surgeries.
• Participates in verification (time‑out) prior to invasive procedures as per policy.
• Assesses pain, documents accordingly.
• Initiates use of AED and contacts 911 as required.
• Creates, maintains and documents patient charts, records and other information.
• Repeats and verifies all verbal/phone orders and test results.
• Provides patient education and interprets physician instructions.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, co‑workers and other professionals.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and complies with universal precautions.
• Reports staff deficits related to infection control practices.
• Assists with scheduling tests and treatments, processes referrals, coordinates care with social services.
• Contributes to policy development, compiles data for reports.
• Handles phone calls with pharmacists and other health professionals.
• Schedules and arranges consults, outside tests, calls patients regarding results.

• Child (5–9 years)
  • Assess and interpret data relative to patient’s age.
  • Involve parents in planning of care.
  • Evaluate and document signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
  • Administer medications based on weight, age, sensitivity.
  • Recognize children’s need for some control, preserve privacy, and provide simple explanations.
• Adolescent (10–18 years)
  • Assess and interpret data relative to patient’s age.
  • Evaluate and document signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
  • Involve patient in decision making and planning of care.
  • Maintain privacy and use proper medical terminology.
  • Allow adolescent to maintain control, anticipate resistance.
• Adult (19–69 years)
  • Assess and interpret data relative to patient’s age.
  • Evaluate and document signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
  • Prepare and administer medication based on weight, age and sensitivity.
  • Involve patient in planning and education, acknowledge anxiety about lifestyle changes.
  • Explain procedures with correct terminology and respect patient’s right to refuse treatment.
• Geriatric (70+ years)
  • Evaluate and document signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
  • Assess and interpret data relative to age.
  • Administer medication based on weight, age and sensitivity.
  • Assure privacy and explain procedures, respect right to refuse treatment.
  • Adapt interactions to patient’s psychosocial development.

• Adhere to dress code, appearance neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local…