Medical Asst Proceduralist - GynOb Womens Ctr
About The Position
Assist with office-based procedures using aseptic technique, including handing off instruments, assisting with obtaining, labeling, and sending specimens, performing low- and high-level disinfection procedures, performing point-of-care testing, and entering orders into a computer. Room patients and set up 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 APPs with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in examination and procedure rooms. Prepare procedure rooms by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and obtain special supplies indicated by the physician. Be accountable for the care and handling of instruments and equipment. Assist with preparing, transporting, and positioning patients for procedures, and provide for their physical comfort, safety, and privacy. Observe patients for symptoms that may indicate a change in condition and report them to the appropriate medical team member for immediate action. Maintain a sterile environment by applying knowledge of sterile technique and infection control. Chaperone and assist during every intimate examination and perform accurate point-of-care testing.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic computer skills.
- Current Medical Assistant certification from 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 required for hire and renewal throughout employment.
- Successfully complete all medical assistant orientation and training requirements, including certification and annual skills competency.
Nice To Haves
- One year of work experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with office-based procedures using aseptic technique and hand off instruments.
- Assist with obtaining, labeling, and sending specimens.
- Perform low- and high-level disinfection procedures.
- Perform point-of-care testing and enter orders into a computer.
- Room patients and set up examination and procedure rooms.
- 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.
- Assist physicians and APPs with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in examination and procedure rooms.
- Assemble routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment for procedure rooms, and obtain special supplies indicated by the physician.
- Provide care and handling of instruments and equipment.
- Assist with preparing, transporting, and positioning patients for procedures, and ensure their physical comfort, safety, and privacy.
- Observe patients for symptoms indicating a change in condition and report them to the appropriate medical team member for immediate action.
- Apply sterile technique and infection-control procedures to maintain a sterile environment.
- Chaperone and assist during every intimate examination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
