Medical Assistant

Emory Healthcare•Brookhaven, GA

9d•$22 - $26

About The Position

Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN in an outpatient care setting. Carries out routine and more complex clinical duties, including taking vital signs, administering a limited profile of medications under approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms. Promotes a supportive, healing environment that enhances patient and staff satisfaction, and assists with emergencies as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN. The role may also include administrative support for patient and practice operations, such as patient check-in and check-out, responding to patient requests, reinforcing patient and family education, and reception duties. Maintains patient charts and records while ensuring appropriate identification, documentation, routing, and confidentiality. Keeps the environment clean and healthy in accordance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards, and orders, verifies, and stores unit supplies. All duties and patient interactions follow Emory Healthcare patient- and family-centered care standards. The Medical Assistant may participate in research projects affecting patient care areas and performs other related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Current AHA BLS certification required for hire and maintained throughout employment.
Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA, or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT.
Successfully complete all medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience preferred.
CMA or RMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
Take vital signs and administer a limited profile of medications in accordance with approved policy.
Perform simple diagnostic tests, collect specimens, and draw blood.
Sterilize and clean equipment and maintain examination rooms.
Promote a supportive and healing environment for patients and staff.
Assist in emergency situations as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
Support patient and practice operations, including patient check-in and check-out, responding to requests, reinforcing patient and family education, and visitor and telephone reception.
Maintain patient charts and records, ensuring proper identification, documentation, routing, and confidentiality.
Maintain a clean and healthy environment in compliance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards.
Order, verify, and store unit supplies.
Follow Emory Healthcare patient- and family-centered care standards in duties and patient interactions.
May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas.
Perform other related responsibilities as required.