Medical Assistant
About The Position
Children’s Cardiology, a subsidiary of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is comprised of more than 60 pediatric cardiologists and provides comprehensive services for patients from before birth to age 21 with acquired or congenital heart disease. The Medical Assistant interacts directly with patients and families, helps obtain accurate clinical data, and performs routine clerical and clinical tasks to support efficient operations. Employees who complete training and pass a company-approved Qualified Interpreter exam are eligible for additional pay. They must maintain active certification to continue receiving that pay.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Medical Assistant training.
- At least 3 years of healthcare experience.
- Basic medical knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
- Basic clinical skills.
- Current CPR certification.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Outlook.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Excellent customer service skills, good judgment, and problem-solving ability.
- Strong computer, typing, and writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through discipline.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant certification.
- Pediatric or family practice experience.
- EMR/EPIC experience.
Responsibilities
- Obtain EKGs, vital signs, and oxygen saturations on patients.
- Obtain general clinical assessments of patients.
- Review information and report to a physician or nurse, including problematic or unusual findings.
- Place event and Holter monitors and distribute reports to physicians.
- Assist with patient discharges, as appropriate.
- Prepare packets for tests and procedures, including labs, cardiac catheterizations, and MRIs.
- Maintain inventory of disposable clinical supplies and teaching materials.
- Provide general operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of clinical equipment.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
