Medical Assistant Proceduralist / Ortho

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more Description 7am - 3:30pm/ Full Time/ 40 Hours Assist with office based procedures following aseptic technique, hand off instruments, assist with obtaining, labeling and sending specimens, perform low and high level disinfection procedures, perform POC testing, enter orders into computer. Responsible for performing routine and more complex medical assistant clinical duties to include, but not limited to, taking vital signs, administering a limited number of medication per Emory Clinic approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms in an outpatient care setting. Assists physicians and APP's with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique and surgical procedures in the exam/procedure room. Prepares the exam/ procedure room by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments and equipment; obtains special supplies indicated by physician. Assists in the preparation, transportation, and positioning of patients for the procedure and provides for the physical comfort, safety, and privacy of the patient during the procedure. Observes patient for possible symptoms which may indicate a change in condition and reports to appropriate member of medical team for immediate action.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Basic computer skills required.
One year work experience preferred.
Current Medical Assistant Certification in one of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).
Current AHA BLS certification is required for hire and must be renewed throughout employment.
Must successfully complete all medical assistant orientation and training requirements including certification and annual skills competency.

Responsibilities

Assist with office based procedures following aseptic technique
Hand off instruments
Assist with obtaining, labeling and sending specimens
Perform low and high level disinfection procedures
Perform POC testing
Enter orders into computer
Taking vital signs
Administering a limited number of medication per Emory Clinic approved policy
Performing simple diagnostic tests
Collecting specimens
Drawing blood
Sterilizing and cleaning equipment
Maintaining examination rooms in an outpatient care setting
Assists physicians and APP's with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique and surgical procedures in the exam/procedure room
Prepares the exam/ procedure room by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments and equipment
Obtains special supplies indicated by physician
Assists in the preparation, transportation, and positioning of patients for the procedure and provides for the physical comfort, safety, and privacy of the patient during the procedure
Observes patient for possible symptoms which may indicate a change in condition and reports to appropriate member of medical team for immediate action