Medical Assistant, Hematology/Medical Oncology, Emory John's Creek,

Emory Healthcare•Johns Creek, GA

1d•$22 - $26

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant with broad patient-care experience and an understanding of the needs of a particular patient population. The position provides outpatient clinical support under the direction of a licensed provider, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse. The Medical Assistant performs routine and more complex clinical duties, helps maintain a supportive and healing environment, and may assist with administrative tasks that support patient and practice operations. Duties and patient interactions follow Emory Healthcare’s patient- and family-centered care standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire, 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.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience is preferred.
CMA or RMA certification is 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 Emory Clinic policy; perform simple diagnostic tests; collect specimens and draw blood; sterilize and clean equipment; and maintain examination rooms.
Promote a supportive and healing environment to enhance patient and staff satisfaction.
Assist in emergency situations as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
Perform administrative support 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.
May participate in research projects affecting patient-care areas.
Complete other related responsibilities as required.