Medical Assistant Coordinator, Outpatient Cardiology, Clifton Campus, 8:30am-5pm

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

3d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant with broad experience caring for patients and a sound understanding of a particular patient population. The role supports outpatient cardiology at the Clifton Campus and performs patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN. Work hours are listed as 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The Medical Assistant performs routine and more complex clinical duties, supports a patient-focused and healing environment, and may handle administrative tasks that support patient and practice operations. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, current certification from an approved medical assistant certifying organization, and current American Heart Association BLS certification. One year of work experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintained throughout employment.
Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA, or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT.
Successfully complete all medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience is preferred.
Preferred certification is CMA or RMA.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
Perform clinical duties including taking vital signs, administering a limited profile of medications under approved policy, conducting simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms.
Promote a supportive and healing environment to enhance patient and staff satisfaction.
Assist in emergency situations as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
Support patient and practice operations through administrative duties such as patient check-in/check-out, responding to patient requests, reinforcing patient and family education, and visitor or telephone reception.
Maintain patient charts and records, ensuring proper identification, documentation, routing, and confidentiality.
Maintain a clean and healthy environment in compliance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards.
Order, verify, and store unit supplies.
Perform duties and interact with patients in accordance with Emory Healthcare patient- and family-centered care standards.
May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas.
Complete other related responsibilities as required.
Complete medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.