Medical Assistant, Occupational Health, Emory Midtown, 7:30am-4pm

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a capable Medical Assistant to support patient care in outpatient settings. You will perform vital signs, assist licensed providers, collect specimens, draw blood, prepare exam rooms, and help with administrative tasks such as check-in/out and patient education.

Qualified candidates hold CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA or CMA preferred, with AHA BLS current and Basic computer skills. A HS diploma or GED is required, with 1 year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA certification (or CMA preferred) is required/recommended.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
• Collects specimens, takes vital signs, administers limited medications per policy, performs basic diagnostic tests.
• Maintains clean/organized exam rooms and ensures patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assists in emergency situations as directed by licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
• Supports patient and practice operations, including check-in/out and responding to patient requests.

Skills

Basic computer skills

One year work experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

Benefits

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

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

Benefits

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

Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification from NHA, NCCT, AAMA, or AMT.
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire

Description

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.
• As part of a patient focused service, promotes a supportive and healing environment to enhance customer and staff satisfaction.
• Assists in emergency situations as directed by an 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.
• May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas.
• Performs other related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

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.