Certified Medical Assistant: Elevate Patient Care

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Grady Health System in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support ambulatory clinic patient care under physician supervision. The CMA will record vitals, patient history, and chief complaints, facilitate patient flow and ensure safety.

The role requires various certifications, strong communication, and teamwork; the CMA will perform phlebotomy and basic procedures, educate patients, and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.
• CMA Certification: AAMA, NCMA (NCCT), or CCMA (NHA).
• Interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, physicians and other health care team members.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records vital signs, patient history and chief complaint.
• Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
• Monitors and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
• Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner according to Clinical Practice, Policy and Procedures.
• Provides appropriate patient education, health information, and community resources as directed i.e. clinic policies, medications, and management of disease, home treatments and special diets, testing and procedures.
• Works with healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation. Problem solves obstacles to throughput process and notifies clinic manager and nurse supervisor of patient wait times.
• Assists the provider with exams and minor office surgery
• Performs phlebotomy, immunizations, lab specimens collection and basic screening and lab tests
• Changes dressings, apply bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments
• Performs accurate, legal and ethical documentation at all times. Performs chart review prior to clinic visit to obtain historical data. (scrubs charts)
• Monitors patient status recognizes and reports abnormal findings or changes in condition.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification (AHA)

CMA Certification (AAMA)

NCMA Certification (NCCT)

CCMA Certification (NHA)

Job description

Grady Health System in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support ambulatory clinic patient care under physician supervision. The CMA will record vitals, patient history, and chief complaints, facilitate patient flow and ensure safety.

The role requires various certifications, strong communication, and teamwork; the CMA will perform phlebotomy and basic procedures, educate patients, and maintain accurate documentation.