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

Emory•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant with broad patient-care experience and a sound understanding of the relevant patient population. The Medical Assistant performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN in an outpatient cardiology setting. The role includes routine and more complex clinical duties, patient-focused service, and support for patient and practice operations. The position is at the Clifton Campus and is listed for 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Medical Assistant may also perform administrative duties, maintain patient charts and records, support a clean and healthy care environment, and manage unit supplies. All duties and patient interactions must follow Emory Healthcare patient- and family-centered care standards. The role may include participation in research projects affecting patient care areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire, maintained throughout employment.
Current certification as a CMA from AAMA, RMA from AMT, CCMA from NHA, or 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.
CMA or RMA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
Take vital signs and administer a limited profile of medications in accordance with The Emory Clinic approved policy.
Perform simple diagnostic tests, collect specimens, and draw blood.
Sterilize and clean equipment and maintain examination rooms in an outpatient care setting.
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 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 patient interactions in accordance with Emory Healthcare patient- and family-centered care standards.
May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas.
Perform other related responsibilities as required.
Complete medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.