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About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number NONAC3223

Job Title Certified Medical Assistant

Position Title Certified Medical Assistant

Position Type Non-Faculty

Number of vacancies 1

Salary Commensurate with experience

Department MHC Family Medicine

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant ( CMA ) will primarily be responsible for providing community-based, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive care. While maintaining a safe environment, the CMA will effectively communicate with patients to collect information while utilizing technology to provide patients with quality medical care and stellar customer service. This position functions in an ambulatory setting.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE :

• Minimum of two (2) years of CMA experience.

  EDUCATION :

• High school diploma required.

• A current valid certification as a Medical Assistant is also required ( CMA , RMA , NCMA , or CCMA ).

• Knowledge of aseptic/sterile techniques and wound care.

• Skilled in administering medications.

• Skilled in triaging patient records and maintaining inventories.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

  Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college education or Associate’s Degree preferred.

  Closing Date

  Open Until Filled Yes

  Special Instructions to Applicants

  Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/19767

  EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

• Provides professional medical assistance to patients within an assigned unit including triage and set up.

• Prepare patients to be treated by specialist .

• Responsible for providing age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology to provide patients with quality medical care and stellar customer service.

• Performs patient care tasks and selected therapies as delegated by a licensed professional including patient advocacy, teaching and performance improvement.

• Assists with daily clinical operations and routine administrative and clinical protocols applicable to a physician’s office setting.

• Triages and prepares patients for examination and/or specialty procedures.

• Responsible for processing of patients’ referrals (urgent and non urgent), tests and surgery expeditiously. Pre-authorization is managed in a timely manner to ensure reimbursement is returned.

• Maintains accurate tracking log and record electronically all referrals received with their dispositions for Quality Assurance purposes.

  Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD

• What is your date of availability?

• • What is your hourly salary requirement?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• Professional License

  Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

• Medical Assistant Certification