Medical Assistant / Neurology

Emory•Atlanta, GA

12h

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. Carries out routine and more complex medical assistant clinical duties, including 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. Promotes a supportive, healing, patient-focused environment and assists in emergencies as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN. May also perform administrative duties supporting patient and practice operations, such as patient check-in and check-out, responding to patient requests, reinforcing patient and family education, and handling visitor and telephone reception. Maintains patient charts and records, ensuring accurate identification, documentation, routing, and confidentiality. Maintains a clean and healthy environment in accordance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards, and orders, verifies, and stores unit supplies. Performs duties and patient interactions 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.

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 and administer a limited profile of medications in accordance with approved policy.
Perform simple diagnostic tests, collect specimens, and 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 and 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 according to Emory Healthcare patient- and family-centered care standards.
May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas.
Complete other related responsibilities as required.