Medical Assistant at Northside Hospital in Canton, Georgia

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Medical Assistant provides nursing assistance and patient care to provide for the comfort, safety and personal needs of patients. Assists physicians/physician assistants/nurse practitioners in medical office setting. Performs duties within the construct of a multidisciplinary patient care team while sharing various tasks with other licensed and non licensed members. Contributes to the morale of the department by participation, attitude, teamwork and professionalism.POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program; or years of experience equivalent to completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program. Two years patient care experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting; if certified only one year is required. Expertise in ambulatory/physician office practice flow and activities; specialty specific disease processes and conditions; in-office procedures, and patient education. Current BLS card (CPR).

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: No

WORK HOURS: 8a-5p

WEEKEND REQUIREMENTS: No

ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS: No.

Northside Hospital is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.