Medical Assistant / Outpatient Cardiology

Emory Healthcare•Johns Creek, GA

13h•$22 - $26

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. Performs routine and more complex medical assistant clinical duties, including taking vital signs, administering a limited profile of medications under Emory Clinic policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms. Helps promote a supportive, healing environment and assists in emergencies as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN. The position may include 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 reception for visitors and telephone calls. 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. Duties and patient interactions follow Emory Healthcare patient- and family-centered care standards. The role may also participate in research projects affecting patient care areas and perform other related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire and maintained throughout employment.
Current certification as a CMA from AAMA, RMA from AMT, CCMA from NHA, or NCMA from NCCT.
Successfully complete medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.
Meet the physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.
Use personal protective equipment, including respirators when applicable.

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.
Sterilize and clean equipment and maintain examination rooms.
Promote a supportive and healing environment for patients and staff.
Assist in emergency situations as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
Support patient and practice operations, including check-in/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.
Follow Emory Healthcare patient- and family-centered care standards in duties and patient interactions.
May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas.
Complete other related responsibilities as required.