Medical Assistant - Chamblee Brookhaven - Part-time

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; Chamblee (GA); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric patient care. The role involves obtaining vitals, assisting clinical staff with procedures, and performing phlebotomy under physician supervision.

Requires a high school diploma or MA program completion and relevant certifications. The position offers part-time weekday/weekend shifts in a hospital setting with a strong focus on patient safety and family-centered care.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA certifications encouraged.

Aufgaben

• Assist in basic patient care under licensed professionals.
• Take vitals and document accurately.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection as directed.
• Assist with vaccines, spirometry, and radiographs under supervision.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety standards.
• Support administrative tasks and patient flow in a fast-paced setting.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Infection control

Medical terminology

Communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Medical Assistant training program

CMA certification

RMA certification

CCMA certification

NCMA certification

Jobbeschreibung

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Job Description

The hours of operations are Monday-Friday 11am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-7pm. Part-time is 2 shifts per week and you would work a combination of weekdays and weekends. Supports all disciplines within department to provide indirect and direct patient care activities. Proactively supports efforts that result in delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Can perform assigned tasks under the delegation of a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant. Experience No minimum experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

1 year experience in pediatrics, including obtaining vitals, assisting clinical staff with patient care, phlebotomy, and specimen collection procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of a medical assistant training program from an accredited school or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces or a practical, diploma, associate, or baccalaureate nursing program.

Certification Summary

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from American Association of Medical Assistants, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from National Healthcareer Association, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Allied Health, or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Registry of Medical Assistants.

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Initial competencies as defined by department must be completed within 3 months of employment. Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in basic delivery of patient care as assigned by licensed professional practitioners, utilizing, and integrating age-appropriate standards, knowledge of growth and development, infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics.
• Completes assigned tasks/orders from providers.
• Demonstrates competency during intake process, inclusive of accurate vital signs.
• May be asked to demonstrate competency in, but not limited to, phlebotomy skills, simple medication or vaccine administration, spirometry testing, and performing radiographs under the direction of a physician.
• Utilizes proficient organization and communication skills in prioritizing, delivering, and documenting patient care.
• Performs multiple, concurrent tasks in frequently stressful and fast-paced environments while maintaining strong internal and external customer service standards.
• Serves as liaison between patients/families and department staff by greeting patients/families, informing families of delays, relaying messages, and offering assistance/other services families may require.
• Perform administrative duties to promote efficient operations, including participating in office opening/closing procedures, answering phones, maintaining waiting room/patient diversion materials, restocking complimentary beverages, and updating wait-time boards.
• Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration procedures and regulations.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age‑specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1‑5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5‑13 years), A = Adolescent (13‑17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Job Family

Other Patient Care

Primary Location Address

5080 Peachtree Blvd

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not‑for‑profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country.

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