Medical Assistant, Occupational Health, Emory Midtown, 7:30am-4pm

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

6h•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant with broad experience caring for patients and a sound understanding of a particular patient population. The role provides clinical support in an outpatient care setting under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN. It includes routine and more complex clinical duties, along with some administrative support for patient and practice operations. The Medical Assistant helps promote a supportive, healing environment and performs all duties and patient interactions in accordance with Emory Healthcare’s patient- and family-centered care standards. The position may also participate in research projects affecting patient care areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire, maintained throughout employment.
Current certification as a CMA from AAMA, RMA from AMT, CCMA from NHA, or NCMA from NCCT.
Successfully complete all medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
Take vital signs; administer a limited profile of medications under approved policy; perform simple diagnostic tests; collect specimens; draw blood; sterilize and clean equipment; and maintain examination rooms.
Promote a supportive and healing environment to enhance patient and staff satisfaction.
Assist in emergency situations as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
Provide administrative support as needed, including patient check-in and check-out, responding to patient requests, reinforcing patient and family education, and visitor or 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.
Perform duties and patient interactions in accordance with Emory Healthcare patient- and family-centered care standards.
May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas.
Perform other related responsibilities as required.
Complete medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.