Medical Assistant - Surgical Specialists of Atlanta

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Practice Details 

Surgical Specialists of Atlanta is a full-service general surgery practice specializing in the minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic techniques to treat an array of medical conditions. Our passionate, board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons, Dr Mariam Ali-Mucheru, Dr. Laurel Barnes, Dr. Iqbal Garcha, Michael Genz, MD, Dr. J. Patrick Luke, Dr. Julie F. McGill, Janine Pettiford, MD, Dr. Mark Wilkiemeyer and Dr. Thomas Wood bring years of experience serving the greater Atlanta area and offer the latest surgical techniques and procedures treating diseases across the body.

Provides nursing assistance and patient care to provide for the comfort, safety and personal needs of patients.  Assists physicians/physician assistants/nurse practitioners in medical office setting.  Performs a variety of patient care duties within the construct of a multidisciplinary patient care team as delegated by physician.  Specific duties and responsibilities assigned to the individual will be determined by the supervising physician(s), clinical staff and Practice Coordinator 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. One (1) year of healthcare experience as a Medical Assistant.
   
3. Other clinical specialty certifications may be preferred in specific units.
4. Visual color acuity screening depending on the role in specific units.