Medical Assistant

CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA CARDIOLOGY • Marietta, GA

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About The Position

Children’s Cardiology, a subsidiary of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is comprised of more than 60 pediatric cardiologists providing comprehensive services for patients from before birth to age 21 who have acquired or congenital heart disease. The Medical Assistant interacts directly with the patients and families, assists in obtaining accurate clinical data for all patients, performs routine clerical and clinical tasks to ensure efficient operational management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant training required; certification a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of healthcare experience; pediatric or family practice, preferred.
• Must have basic medical knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Must demonstrate basic clinical skills.
• Current CPR certification required.
• EMR/EPIC experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Word and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, concurrently.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, good judgement, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong computer, typing and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and follow-through discipline.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain EKG, vital signs, oxygen saturations on patients.
• Obtain general clinical assessment of patients.
• Review information and report to physician or the nurse, including any problematic or unusual findings.
• Place event and holter monitors and distribute reports to physicians.
• Assist with patient discharges, as appropriate.
• Prepare packets for tests and procedures, including labs, cardiac caths, MRI (e.g. MRI’s Cath, Stress).
• Maintain inventory of disposable clinical supplies and teaching materials.
• Provide general operation, maintenance and trouble shooting of clinical equipment.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees