Medical Assistant - Chamblee Brookhaven Urgent Care - PRN

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Chamblee, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports all disciplines within the department by providing direct and indirect patient care activities. Under the delegation of a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant, the Medical Assistant performs assigned tasks and supports safe patient care and services in a safe environment. The position is PRN at Chamblee Brookhaven Urgent Care. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. PRN staff work three shifts every six weeks, including a combination of weekdays and weekends. During orientation, PRN staff must work at least a part-time level of 20 hours per week; orientation may last up to six weeks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a medical assistant training program from an accredited school, a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, or a practical, diploma, associate, or baccalaureate nursing program.
A listed medical assistant certification: CMA from the American Association of Medical Assistants; RMA from American Medical Technologists; CCMA from the National Healthcareer Association; NCMA from the National Center for Competency Testing; RMA from American Allied Health; or RMA from the American Registry of Medical Assistants.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.
Complete initial competencies defined by the department within three months of employment.
Pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment with a rating of 80% or higher within 30 days of employment.
Work three PRN shifts every six weeks, including a combination of weekdays and weekends.
Work at least 20 hours per week during orientation, which may last up to six weeks.

Nice To Haves

One year of pediatric experience, including obtaining vital signs, assisting clinical staff with patient care, phlebotomy, and specimen collection procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist with basic patient care as assigned by licensed practitioners, applying age-appropriate care standards, growth and development knowledge, infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, and proper body mechanics.
Complete assigned tasks and orders from providers.
Perform intake tasks, including accurate vital signs.
As needed and under physician direction, demonstrate competency in phlebotomy, simple medication or vaccine administration, spirometry testing, and radiographs.
Organize, prioritize, deliver, and document patient care using effective communication skills.
Manage multiple concurrent tasks in stressful, fast-paced environments while maintaining customer service standards.
Serve as a liaison between patients and families and department staff by greeting families, communicating delays, relaying messages, and offering assistance or other services.
Perform administrative duties that support efficient operations, including office opening and closing procedures, answering phones, maintaining waiting-room and patient-diversion materials, restocking complimentary beverages, and updating wait-time boards.
Follow infection control, safety, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration procedures and regulations.
Demonstrate competencies incorporating age-specific guidelines for neonates, infants, early childhood, late childhood, adolescents, adults, and all ages.