Coord, Med Asst - Intermediate

Emory•Atlanta, GA

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 medical assistant clinical duties, including taking vital signs, administering a limited profile of medications under The Emory Clinic approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms. Promotes a supportive and healing environment to enhance patient and staff satisfaction and assists in emergencies as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN. Maintains a clean and healthy environment in compliance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards, and orders, verifies, and stores unit supplies. Performs patient and practice administrative duties, including patient check-in and check-out, chart preparation, point-of-service collection, scheduling follow-up, ancillary, and procedure appointments, uploading imaging and records, procedure precertification, Zendesk requests, bump lists, answering calls, and charge-entry administrative pool messages. All duties and patient interactions are conducted in accordance with Emory Healthcare patient- and family-centered care standards. May participate in research projects affecting patient care areas and performs other related responsibilities as required. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, current AHA BLS certification, and a current certification as a CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA. One year of work experience is preferred. Successful completion of medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency is required. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying objects up to 25 pounds, standing and walking occasionally to frequently, sitting occasionally, and close eye work. Environmental exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, indoor and outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient-care handling injuries, radiation, shift work, and travel. Personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required; conditions vary by assigned work area and tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Current AHA BLS certification at hire, maintained throughout employment.
Current certification as one of the following: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists (AMT); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing (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; administer a limited profile of medications under approved policy; perform simple diagnostic tests; collect specimens; and draw blood.
Sterilize and clean equipment and maintain examination rooms in an outpatient care setting.
Promote a supportive, healing environment that enhances customer and staff satisfaction.
Assist in emergency situations as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
Maintain a clean and healthy environment in compliance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards.
Order, verify, and store unit supplies.
Perform patient and practice administrative duties, including patient check-in and check-out, chart preparation, point-of-service collection, appointment scheduling, uploading imaging and records, procedure precertification, Zendesk requests, bump lists, answering calls, and charge-entry administrative pool messages.
Perform duties and interact with patients in accordance with Emory Healthcare patient- and family-centered care standards.
May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas.
Complete medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.
Perform other related responsibilities as required.