Medical Assistant Coordinator, Outpatient Cardiology, Smyrna, 8am-4:30pm

Emory Healthcare•Smyrna, GA

2d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant with broad patient-care experience and a sound understanding of the care of a particular patient population. The role supports outpatient cardiology care in Smyrna and performs clinical duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN. Responsibilities may also include administrative support for patient and practice operations. All work and patient interactions must follow Emory Healthcare’s patient- and family-centered care standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, required upon hire and maintained throughout employment.
Current certification as a CMA from AAMA, RMA from AMT, CCMA from NHA, or NCMA from NCCT.
Must successfully complete all medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient-care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
Perform routine and more complex clinical duties, including taking vital signs, administering a limited profile of medications under approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, and cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Maintain examination rooms in an outpatient care setting.
Help create a supportive, healing environment that promotes 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 and checkout, responding to patient requests, reinforcing patient and family education, and reception.
Maintain patient charts and records, ensuring accurate 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.
May participate in research projects affecting patient-care areas.
Perform other related responsibilities as required.
Complete medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.