Medical Assistant / Neurology Stroke
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
- Performs routine and more complex medical assistant clinical duties
- 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
- Promotes a supportive and healing environment
- Affords assistance in emergency situations
- Supports administrative duties in patient and practice operations
- Maintains patients' charts and records data
- Maintains a clean and healthy environment
- Orders, verifies, and stores unit supplies
Requirements
- Medical Assistant certification from NHA, NCCT, AAMA, or AMT
- Current BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Basic computer skills required
- One year work experience preferred
- Current AHA BLS certification is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment
- 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)
- Preferred certification is the CMA or RMA
- Must successfully complete all medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency
Skills
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.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
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