Medical Asst Proceduralist / OBGYN

Emory•Decatur, GA

About The Position

Assist with office-based procedures using aseptic technique, including handing off instruments, helping obtain, label, and send specimens, performing low- and high-level disinfection, conducting point-of-care (POC) testing, and entering orders into the computer. Room patients and prepare examination and procedure rooms. Perform routine and more complex clinical medical assistant duties in an outpatient care setting, including taking vital signs, administering a limited number of medications under Emory Clinic-approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms. Assist physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the exam or procedure room. Prepare rooms by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and obtain special supplies requested by the physician. Provide care and proper handling of instruments and equipment. Assist with patient preparation, transportation, and positioning, and support patient comfort, safety, and privacy during procedures. Observe patients for symptoms that may indicate a change in condition and report them promptly to the appropriate medical team member. Apply sterile-technique and infection-control principles to maintain a sterile environment. Chaperone and assist during every intimate examination and perform accurate POC testing. A high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills are required. A current Medical Assistant certification from one of the listed organizations and current AHA BLS certification are required. Candidates must complete medical assistant orientation and training requirements, including certification and annual skills competency. One year of work experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Current Medical Assistant certification through one of the following: AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), AMT Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).
Current AHA BLS certification at hire, maintained and renewed throughout employment.
Successfully complete medical assistant orientation and training requirements, including certification and annual skills competency.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with office-based procedures using aseptic technique and hand instruments to the clinician.
Assist with obtaining, labeling, and sending specimens; perform disinfection procedures and POC testing; enter orders into the computer.
Room patients and prepare examination and procedure rooms, including assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment and obtaining special supplies.
Take vital signs, administer a limited number of medications under 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.
Assist physicians and APPs with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the exam or procedure room.
Provide care and proper handling of instruments and equipment.
Assist with preparation, transportation, and positioning of patients, while supporting their comfort, safety, and privacy during procedures.
Observe patients for symptoms that may indicate a change in condition and report concerns to the appropriate medical team member for immediate action.
Maintain a sterile environment by applying sterile-technique and infection-control procedures.
Chaperone and assist during every intimate examination.
Perform accurate POC testing.
Complete medical assistant orientation and training requirements, including certification and annual skills competency.