Medical Assistant Proceduralist / Urology Clinic

Emory Healthcare•Sandy Springs, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a capable Medical Assistant / MA Proceduralist who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. 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. Room patients, set up exam/ procedure rooms. 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. Accountable for the care and handling of instruments and equipment. 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. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles of sterile technique and infection control; practices appropriate procedures to maintain a sterile environment. Chaperone and assist for every patient intimate examination. Performs accurate POC testing

Requirements

Medical Assistant certification from NHA, NCCT, AAMA, or AMT.
Current BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire
High School Diploma or GED required.
Basic computer skills required.
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.

Nice To Haves

One year work experience preferred.

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
Room patients
Set up exam/ procedure rooms
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
Accountable for the care and handling of instruments and equipment
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
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles of sterile technique and infection control
Practices appropriate procedures to maintain a sterile environment
Chaperone and assist for every patient intimate examination
Performs accurate POC testing