Medical Assistant - Nephrology Specialty Care Clinic

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 30 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care activities. The role involves assisting licensed professionals and completing assigned tasks. Training is provided, and no minimum experience is required.

Preferred qualifications include 1 year in pediatrics, and certification as a medical assistant. The position emphasizes strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

This is a regular position based in Atlanta, Georgia, and offers the opportunity to work within a reputable healthcare organization.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of medical assistant training from an accredited school.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in delivering patient care as assigned by licensed professionals.
• Complete tasks/orders from healthcare providers.
• Demonstrate competency in vital signs and basic care.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and staff.

Conhecimentos

Pediatric care experience

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Basic Windows Skills

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a medical assistant training program

Ferramentas

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Work Shift
Day

Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time
7:30 AM

Shift End Time
4:00 AM

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Job Description
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.


• Performs 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.

Primary Location Address
2174 North Druid Hills Rd NE

Job Family
Other Patient Care