General Surgery Clinic

Emory Healthcare•Scottdale, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a capable Medical Assistant / MA who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN or LPN. Responsible for routine clinical duties such as taking vital signs, administering a limited profile of medications per The Emory Clinic approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment and maintaining examination rooms in an outpatient care setting. As part of a patient focused service, promotes a supportive and healing environment to enhance customer and staff satisfaction. Assists in emergency situations as directed by an licensed provider, RN or LPN. May also be responsible for some administrative duties in support of patient and practice operations including patient check in/out, responding to patient requests, reinforcing patient and family education and visitor/telephone reception. Mains patients' charts and records data, ensuring proper identification, documentation, routing and confidentiality. Mains a clean and healthy environment in compliance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards. Orders, verifies and stores unit supplies. Performs related responsibilities as required. All duties and patient interaction performed in accordance with Emory Healthcare patient and family centered care standards. May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas. Performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Medical Assistant certification from NHA, NCCT, AAMA, or AMT
Current BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire
High School Diploma or GED required.
Basic computer skills required.
Current certification as one of the following is required: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Must successfully complete all medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.

Nice To Haves

One year work experience preferred.
Preferred certification is the CMA or RMA.

Responsibilities

Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN or LPN.
Responsible for routine clinical duties such as taking vital signs, administering a limited profile of medications per The Emory Clinic approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment and maintaining examination rooms in an outpatient care setting.
Promotes a supportive and healing environment to enhance customer and staff satisfaction.
Assists in emergency situations as directed by an licensed provider, RN or LPN.
May also be responsible for some administrative duties in support of patient and practice operations including patient check in/out, responding to patient requests, reinforcing patient and family education and visitor/telephone reception.
Maintains patients' 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.
Orders, verifies and stores unit supplies.
All duties and patient interaction performed in accordance with Emory Healthcare patient and family centered care standards.
May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas.
Performs related responsibilities as required.