Medical Assistant (Part-Time) - Campus Life

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This position assists in the examination and treatment of patients under a physician's direction. It involves obtaining vital signs and patient information, potentially administering injections or treatments, performing routine laboratory tests, and assisting in other patient care activities. The role also includes preparing the treatment room, assisting with physical examinations, providing basic patient instructions, operating diagnostic equipment, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, scheduling tests, maintaining patient records, and managing supplies.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
Positions in this classification may require successful completion of a medical assistant training program.

Responsibilities

Assists in the examination and treatment of patients under a physician's direction.
Obtains vital signs and patient information for inclusion in the patient's medical record.
May give injections or treatments, perform routine laboratory tests under the direction of an attending physician, and assist in other patient care activities such as dressing changes and leg wraps.
Prepares treatment room for examination of patient.
May assist with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments/materials to the doctor as directed.
Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.
May operate an x-ray, EKG, or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments; observes the principles of sterile technique in performing duties.
Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for lab work.
Maintains accurate and complete patient records/documentation.
Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies and assists in performing clerical duties.
Performs related responsibilities as required.