Medical Assistant

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

11d•$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. Performs routine and more complex clinical medical assistant duties, including taking vital signs; administering a limited profile of medications under The Emory Clinic approved policy; performing simple diagnostic tests; collecting specimens and drawing blood; sterilizing and cleaning equipment; and maintaining examination rooms. Promotes a supportive, healing, patient-focused environment. Assists in emergencies as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN. May perform administrative duties in support of patient and practice operations, such as patient check-in and check-out, responding to patient requests, reinforcing patient and family education, and reception. Maintains patient charts and records data, ensuring proper identification, documentation, routing, and confidentiality. Maintains a clean and healthy environment in compliance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards, and orders, verifies, and stores unit supplies. All duties and patient interactions are performed 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.

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.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

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 according to The Emory Clinic 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 with duties such as check-in/check-out, responding to patient requests, reinforcing patient and family education, and reception.
Maintain patient charts and records, ensuring proper identification, documentation, routing, and confidentiality.
Maintain a clean and healthy environment in accordance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards.
Order, verify, and store unit supplies.
May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas.
Complete medical assistant orientation, training, and annual skills competency requirements.
Perform other related responsibilities as required.