Medical Assistant

Overview:

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Provide patient care in accordance with philosophy and policies of Northside Hospital.  Works under the guidance of physicians and advanced practitioners in the medical office setting.  Specific duties and responsibilities assigned to the individual will be determined by the supervising physician(s), Clinical Leadership, and Scope of Practice after competency is established.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

1. Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program or Graduate of a U.S. Military medic course.
2. Prior completion of state required X-ray safety course or begin course within 30 days of employment and complete no later than 90 days, if performed at medical office location.
3. CMA or RMA
4. Proficiency in EMR
5. Visual color acuity screening depending on the role in specific units.