Medical Assistant / Family Medicine

About the role

Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN. Responsible for performing routine and more complex medical assistant clinical duties to include, but not limited to, taking vital signs, administering a limited profile of medications per The 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.

Promotes a supportive and healing environment to enhance customer and staff satisfaction. Assists in emergency situations as directed by an licensed provider, RN, or LPN. May also be responsible for some administrative duties in support of patient and practice operations including patient check in/out, responding to patient requests, reinforcing patient and family education, and visitor/telephone reception.

Maintains patients' charts and records data, ensuring proper identification, documentation, routing, and confidentiality. Maintains a clean and healthy environment in compliance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards. Orders, verifies, and stores unit supplies.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs
• Administers a limited profile of medications per The Emory Clinic approved policy
• Performs simple diagnostic tests
• Collects specimens
• Drawing blood
• Sterilizes and cleans equipment
• Maintains examination rooms
• Assists in emergency situations
• Supports patient and practice operations
• Verifies and stores unit supplies

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year work experience preferred
• AHA BLS certification required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment
• Certification as one of the following is required: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills

Skills

• Medical assistant clinical duties
• Emergency response
• Administrative support
• Chart maintenance
• Environmental sanitation
• Supply management

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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