Medical Assistant / Endocrinology

Emory Healthcare Inc.; Westbank First Nation #9; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. In this full-time role, you will provide essential patient care and support in an outpatient setting, performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or GED, along with relevant certifications and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values mentorship and professional development, while contributing to a leading healthcare organization dedicated to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with basic computer skills.
• Current AHA BLS certification and medical assistant certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care duties under the direction of licensed providers.
• Maintain patient records, ensuring proper documentation and confidentiality.
• Assist in emergency situations and support practice operations.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Blood Drawing

Basic Computer Skills

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medical Equipment Sterilization

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

8:30am - 5pm/ Full Time/ 40 Hours

We are seeking a capable Medical Assistant / MA who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.

• 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.
• Assists in emergency situations as directed by a 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.

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.

Additional Details

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.

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 [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.