Medical Assistant / Primary Care

Emory Healthcare; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits starting day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship and development programs

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Peachtree City seeks a full-time Medical Assistant to perform patient care duties, administer medications, and maintain patient records. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and certification as a medical assistant. Join us to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• One year work experience preferred.
• Must complete medical assistant orientation and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and observation duties.
• Administer medications and conduct diagnostic tests.
• Maintain patients' charts and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Patient care

Ability to take vital signs

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current AHA BLS certification

Certification as CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA

Job description

Overview

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Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs

Description

8am - 5pm/ Full Time/ 40 Hours

• 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 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: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), or NCMA (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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care