Medical Assistant

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. Promotes a supportive and healing environment to enhance customer and staff satisfaction. Assists in emergency situations as directed. May also be responsible for some administrative duties. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintaining examination rooms in an outpatient care setting
• Patient check in/out
• Responding to patient requests
• Reinforcing patient and family education
• Visitor/telephone reception
• Maintaining patients' charts and records data, ensuring proper identification, documentation, routing, and confidentiality
• Maintaining a clean and healthy environment in compliance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards
• Ordering, verifying, and storing unit supplies
• Performing other related responsibilities as required

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• 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)
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Preferred certification: CMA or RMA
• Must successfully complete all medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.

Physical Requirements

• Medium physical demands:
• 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally)
• 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently)
• 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
• Lifting 50 lbs max
• Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs
• Occasional to frequent standing & walking
• Occasional sitting
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)

Environmental Factors

• Blood-borne pathogen exposure
• Bio-hazardous waste
• Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
• Communicable diseases
• Electrical shock
• Floor Surfaces
• Hot/Cold Temperatures
• Indoor/Outdoor conditions
• Latex
• Lighting
• Patient care/handling injuries
• Radiation
• Shift work
• Travel may be required
• Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators