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

Emory•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care in an outpatient Occupational Health setting at Emory Midtown. The Medical Assistant performs patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN, and carries out routine and more complex clinical duties. These may include taking vital signs, administering a limited profile of medications under approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and maintaining examination rooms. The role supports a patient-focused, supportive, and healing environment and includes assisting in emergencies as directed. The Medical Assistant may also perform administrative tasks such as patient check-in and check-out, responding to patient requests, reinforcing patient and family education, and reception. The position maintains patient records and confidentiality, follows Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards, and orders, verifies, and stores supplies. Additional related responsibilities may be assigned, including participation in research projects affecting patient care areas. All duties and patient interactions must follow Emory Healthcare’s patient- and family-centered care standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire; certification must be 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 preferred.
CMA or RMA certification 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, clean and sterilize equipment, and maintain examination rooms.
Promote a supportive and healing environment that enhances patient and staff satisfaction.
Assist in emergency situations as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
Perform administrative duties 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 affecting patient care areas.
Perform other related responsibilities as required.