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Certified Medical Assistant CMA - Georgia Heart Institute GHI - General Cardiology - FT Days

Northeast Georgia Health System·Gainesville, Georgia

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support, including taking patient histories, vital signs, and assisting physicians during exams. They also manage scheduling, patient records, and coordinate follow-up care to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Job Category

Physician Services / Physician Clinics

Work Shift/Schedule

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

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

About the role

Job summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a crucial role at NGHS by providing both clinical and administrative support to medical professionals. Responsibilities entail a mix of patient care, clerical duties, and assisting practitioners with medical procedures. This position requires certification and often involves working in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, private practices, and clinics.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS • Licensure or other certifications

  • Active Registry or Certification as a Medical Assistant through a recognized certification body. 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:
  • Other:
  • Job specific and unique knowledge, skills and abilities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficiency in medical terminology and procedures
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize various responsibilities
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Competency in using medical software and electronic health records
  • Problem-solving skills and critical thinking
  • Empathy and a patient-centered approach to care
  • Essential tasks and responsibilities
  • Taking patient histories and vital signs
  • Preparing patients for examination
  • Assisting physicians during exams and procedures
  • Collecting and processing laboratory specimens
  • Administering medications as directed by the physician
  • Performing basic laboratory tests
  • Instructing patients about medication and special diets
  • Removing sutures and changing dressings
  • Facilitating patient education and promoting health habits
  • Greeting and assisting patients as they arrive
  • Scheduling appointments and managing calendars
  • Maintaining patient records and filing documents
  • Managing correspondence and communication
  • Coordinating referrals and follow-up care
  • Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and policies

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

Working conditions

Certified Medical Assistants work in a dynamic and often fast-paced environment. They may be required to stand for long periods, move and lift patients, and handle stressful situations with professionalism and composure. The nature of the job involves direct patient interaction, which requires a high degree of empathy and patience.

Working at NGHS means being part of something special

a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS

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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.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and an active Medical Assistant certification from a recognized body. Current BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Support
  • Phlebotomy
  • Medical Terminology
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Patient Education
  • Vital Signs
  • Critical Thinking
  • Administrative Support
  • Medical Scheduling

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Gainesville, Georgia
Posted
May 28, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Northeast Georgia Health System

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical...

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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