Certified Medical Assistant

Valley Healthcare System, Inc.

About the Role

Valley Healthcare System, Inc. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join their dedicated team. The CMA is crucial in enhancing care delivery efficiency and ensuring patients receive the best possible experience. This role involves clinical and administrative duties, supporting providers, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Collect patient information, vital signs (BP, TPR, height/weight), and age-specific measurements.
• Assist with medical procedures and administer treatments such as nebulizers, oxygen therapy, wound care, EKGs.
• Prepare and administer immunizations and injections (as delegated).
• Support laboratory functions: specimen collection, preparation, and packaging.
• Perform routine x-ray and lab procedures under provider supervision.
• Sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated materials according to protocol.

Clerical Duties

• Document check-in procedures and manage patient medical records.
• Gather and file diagnostic reports for provider review.
• Complete non-medical portions of patient forms and requisitions.
• Assist with appointment scheduling, referrals, and distribution of test results.
• Maintain daily workflow with efficiency and confidentiality.

Unit Maintenance

• Sterilize and maintain medical instruments and equipment.
• Clean and restock examination and treatment areas.
• Ensure readiness of exam rooms and patient care environments.

Quality Assurance

• Participate in staff and committee meetings.
• Engage in quality improvement activities, including closing care gaps (e.g., A1C, immunizations).
• Follow infection-control protocols and safety guidelines.

Locations

• Columbus, GA
• Fortson, GA
• Talbotton, GA

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current CMA certification (Georgia or nationally recognized).
• Minimum 6 months of CMA experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emergency response skills.
• Professionalism, integrity, and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Full range of motion, including the ability to assist or lift patients.
• Normal vision, hearing, and hand-eye coordination.
• Tolerance for stressful or irregular work conditions.

Work Environment

• Exposure to clinical risks: communicable diseases, medical cleaning solutions, radiation.
• Mix of administrative and direct patient care responsibilities.

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Coverage and Long-term Disability Coverage.
• No-cost Dental and Vision Services at our Clinics.
• Additional Dental, Vision, and Short-term Disability Coverage available for purchase at a reduced cost.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Competitive salary.
• CME and expense reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.