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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for utilizing the nursing process in providing the healthcare needs of assigned patients within existing standards of care. Additional job responsibilities encompass taking x-rays of patients, office procedures directly relating to patient care and front office duties as required for an overall efficient operation.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Active Registry or Certification as a Medical Assistant required. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: One (1) to two (2) years related experience. Experience as lab tech or with radiology equipment.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Clerical and clinical

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs the initial patient assessments documents any findings. Documents nursing intervention and implements physicians' orders

• Establishes immediate plans of care for patients in collaboration with physician, documents referrals on patient's chart and log book.

• Correctly administers and documents medication regime.

• Correctly identifies and implements infection control processes.

• Performs radiological or lab procedures (if verified as part of employee's minimum experience and credentials).

• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

• Provides x-ray reports to physician.

• Documents QA controls and maintenance on x-ray equipment.

• Documents lab and radiology results

• Answers telephones and assists patients, triaging calls as necessary.

• Files patient charts.

• Records daily visits and charges accurately.

• Lead Responsibilities: Monitors patient flow and the initiation process for establishing patient information, assisting as needed to achieve a smooth efficient operation. Help to ensure the financial success of the practice by adhering to the center's established operational budget. Serves as a preceptor to all new staff level personnel. Ensures all clinical staff are in-service on any new equipment or procedures performed in the office. Monitors inventory needs based on set levels of need. Monitors storage of all inventory, ensuring all supplies are maintained in a neat and orderly manner. Processes orders for medications and supplies in a timely manner. Receives incoming supplies and verifies for completeness. Assist Practice Administrator with resolving any patient care issues or patient complaints. Verifies accuracy of each employee's time by comparing actual to detail as distribution payroll reports are received. Monitors clinic repair needs, submits work order. Assist Practice Administrator with maintaining petty cash fund as needed. Organizes monthly invoices for Practice Administrator to approve, then sends approved invoices to accounts payable for payment. Communicates employee issues with the Practice Administrator, resolves issues according to process established. Assists Practice Administrator with employee job performance evaluations by providing feedback on the performance of all clinical staff. Coordinates duties and needs of the clinic in conjunction with Practice Administrator to ensure an efficient and effective operation. On an as needed basis, assist with monthly staff work schedules, assigns and monitors staff lunch/break schedules, and orders supplies using Lawson or PSS ordering systems.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.