Medical Assistant Coordinator

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

2h•$23 - $27

About The Position

Performs patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN in an outpatient care setting. The role includes routine and more complex clinical medical assistant duties, such as taking vital signs, administering a limited profile of medications under approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and maintaining examination rooms. The coordinator helps promote a supportive, healing environment and assists in emergencies as directed by clinical staff. The position also involves maintaining a clean and healthy environment in accordance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards, and ordering, verifying, and storing unit supplies. Administrative responsibilities include patient check-in and check-out, chart preparation, point-of-service collection, scheduling follow-up, ancillary, and procedure appointments, uploading imaging and records, procedure precertification, Zendesk requests, bump lists, answering calls, and charge-entry administrative pool messages. All duties and patient interactions follow Emory Healthcare patient- and family-centered care standards. The employee may participate in research projects affecting patient care areas and performs other related responsibilities as required. Emory Healthcare describes its employee offerings as including comprehensive health benefits starting on day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, mentorship, development, and leadership programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Current AHA BLS certification at 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 preferred.
CMA or RMA certification 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 according to Emory Clinic-approved policy.
Perform simple diagnostic tests, collect specimens, and draw blood.
Clean and sterilize equipment and maintain examination rooms.
Promote a supportive and healing environment that enhances patient and staff satisfaction.
Assist in emergency situations as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
Maintain a clean and healthy environment in compliance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards.
Order, verify, and store unit supplies.
Perform patient and practice administrative duties, including check-in and check-out, chart preparation, point-of-service collection, and appointment scheduling.
Upload imaging and records, precertify procedures, manage Zendesk requests and bump lists, answer calls, and handle charge-entry administrative pool messages.
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.
Perform other related responsibilities as required.