Medical Assistant / Primary Care

Emory Healthcare

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Smyrna, Georgia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Performs clinical duties including taking vital signs, drawing blood, and administering medications under the direction of licensed providers. Also handles administrative tasks such as patient check-in/out and maintaining confidential medical records.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of work experience. You possess basic computer skills and current AHA BLS certification. You also hold a certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).

Must Have Skills for ATS

BLS certification

CMA

RMA

CCMA

NCMA

Basic computer skills

Job Description

Overview

Be inspired.  Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. 

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide: 

  • 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 

Description

8am - 5pm/ Full Time/ 40 Hours

  • 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.
  • As part of a patient focused service, 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.
  • All duties and patient interaction performed in accordance with Emory Healthcare patient and family centered care standards.
  • May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas. Performs other related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualification:

  • 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.
  • Current 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).
  • Preferred certification is the CMA or RMA.
  • Must successfully complete all medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Emory Healthcare

At Emory Healthcare, we deliver world-class patient care, drive cutting-edge research and foster a culture of excellence and compassion. Our teams combine expertise, innovation and humanity to improve lives every day — inside the hospital and beyond.
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