Medical Assistant
Emory Healthcare
About the Role
Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN in an outpatient care setting. Promotes a supportive and healing environment. May also be responsible for administrative duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine and more complex medical assistant clinical duties:
- 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
- Assist in emergency situations as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
- Perform administrative duties in support of patient and practice operations:
- Patient check in/out
- Responding to patient requests
- Reinforcing patient and family education
- Visitor/telephone reception
- Maintain patients' charts and records data, ensuring proper identification, documentation, routing, and confidentiality.
- Maintain a clean and healthy environment in compliance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards.
- Order, verify, and store unit supplies.
- Perform other related responsibilities as required.
- May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Current AHA BLS certification 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)
- Must successfully complete all medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.
Qualifications
- One year work experience preferred.
- Preferred certification is the CMA or RMA.
Physical Requirements
- Medium lifting (20-50 lbs).
- Occasional to frequent standing & walking.
- Occasional sitting.
- Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing).
Environmental Factors
- Potential exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen, 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.
- Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators.