Medical Assistant

Under direct supervision, assists physician in providing direct patient care and evaluation of patients in an office. Performs direct patient care such as phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, wound care, medication administration and vital signs.

Maintains supplies and schedules patient appointments.Education: HS or GED Licensure: • Certificate of training from a nationally recognized Medical Assistant • Heart saver (CPR Certification). • National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant preferred Experience: • 1 year experience as a medical assistant or successful completion of GBMA externship program. • National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant may be substituted for years of experience req. Skills: • Knowledge of medical terminology • Skill in using techniques for phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, medication administration and taking vital signs • Skill in written and oral communication • Ability to distinguish normal from abnormal diagnostic results • Ability to pass a medication calculation test with an 85% or better prior to hire

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.