PRN OBGYN Medical Asst Proceduralist / MA

Emory Healthcare•Johns Creek, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: Assist with office based procedures following aseptic technique, hand off instruments, assist with obtaining, labeling and sending specimens, perform low and high level disinfection procedures, perform POC testing, enter orders into computer. Room patients, set up exam/ procedure rooms. Responsible for performing routine and more complex medical assistant clinical duties to include, but not limited to, taking vital signs, administering a limited number of medication per Emory Clinic approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms in an outpatient care setting. Assists physicians and APP's with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique and surgical procedures in the exam/procedure room. Prepares the exam/ procedure room by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments and equipment; obtains special supplies indicated by physician. Accountable for the care and handling of instruments and equipment. Assists in the preparation, transportation, and positioning of patients for the procedure and provides for the physical comfort, safety, and privacy of the patient during the procedure. Observes patient for possible symptoms which may indicate a change in condition and reports to appropriate member of medical team for immediate action. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles of sterile technique and infection control; practices appropriate procedures to maintain a sterile environment. Chaperone and assist for every patient intimate examination. Performs accurate POC testing

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Diploma
Graduation from an accrediated Medical Assistant program
Certified Medical Assistant
Successful completion of orientation and competency validation for independently preparing for and assisting with all Department specific procedures and POC testing

Responsibilities

Assist with office based procedures following aseptic technique
Hand off instruments
Assist with obtaining, labeling and sending specimens
Perform low and high level disinfection procedures
Perform POC testing
Enter orders into computer
Room patients
Set up exam/ procedure rooms
Taking vital signs
Administering a limited number of medication per Emory Clinic approved policy
Performing simple diagnostic tests
Collecting specimens
Drawing blood
Sterilizing and cleaning equipment
Maintaining examination rooms in an outpatient care setting
Assists physicians and APP's with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique and surgical procedures in the exam/procedure room
Prepares the exam/ procedure room by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments and equipment
Accountable for the care and handling of instruments and equipment
Assists in the preparation, transportation, and positioning of patients for the procedure and provides for the physical comfort, safety, and privacy of the patient during the procedure
Observes patient for possible symptoms which may indicate a change in condition and reports to appropriate member of medical team for immediate action
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles of sterile technique and infection control
Practices appropriate procedures to maintain a sterile environment
Chaperone and assist for every patient intimate examination
Performs accurate POC testing