Medical Assistant, Primary Care - Johns Creek

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Medical Assistant, Primary Care to deliver direct and indirect patient care in a pediatric primary care setting under the supervision of a pediatrician or nurse practitioner. The role emphasizes patient safety, effective communication with children and families, and accurate documentation in the EMR.

Experience in pediatrics and certification options such as CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA are valued, with BLS certification pursued within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• One year of medical assistant experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of employment (if required)
• CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA or equivalent certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a pediatrician or nurse practitioner
• Take and record patient vitals (height, weight, temperature, BP, pulse, resp., SpO2)
• Prepare exam rooms and assist clinicians with procedures
• Document accurately in the EMR and ensure correct vaccine and medications administration
• Maintain infection control and safety standards in the clinic

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Vital signs

EMR proficiency

Patient communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR software

Basic computer applications

Job description

Medical Assistant, Primary Care

will provide direct and indirect patient care in a primary care pediatric office under the supervision and delegation of a pediatrician and/or nurse practitioner. The Medical Assistant, Primary Care proactively supports efforts that result in delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a friendly and safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• One year of medical assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pediatrics, including obtaining vitals, assisting clinical staff with patient care, phlebotomy, and specimen collection procedures

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certification Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of employment
• 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 Health Career Association
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Allied Health
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Registry of Medical Assistants
• Certified Clinical and Administrative Assistant from MedCA within six (6) months of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with children and families
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR) and basic computer applications
• Calm and compassionate demeanor under pressure
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and immunization
• Knowledge of medical safety practices and standards

Clinical Duties

• Maintain high quality patient experience – welcome patients, ensure a safe patient environment, ensure office and exam room cleanliness, and ensure appropriate supplies and equipment for patient care in adherence to infection control policy and procedures.
• Perform and record patient’s vitals to include but not limited to height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, pulse ox, and respiration rate.
• Ensure all age-appropriate intake questionaries are completed for well visits before the patient is roomed.
• Assist patient as needed.
• Obtain history per protocol and accurately document and update the electronic record for all visits.
• Prepare exam rooms and patient for clinician examination, ensure clinician orders are performed and accurately documented.
• Perform or assist clinician with necessary age-appropriate vision, hearing screenings, suture removal, ear lavage, urine cauterization, ear-piercing, wound care, CLIA waived laboratory tests, nebulizer treatments, specialty procedures and emergency response with proper clinician supervision.
• Perform and document vaccine and medication reconciliation with patient and state registry; provide vaccine information statements, education of patients/parents prior to vaccine and medication administration.
• Ensure and adhere to vaccine cold chain management with proper handling, storage, preparation and administration to include reporting vaccine excursion.
• Perform proper patient identifiers and perform proper vaccine and medication administration to include intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous injections with post observation as directed by provider.
• Collect and process lab specimens.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of medical instruments and exam areas.
• Follow all HIPAA, infection prevention and OSHA office policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate 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), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.

Administrative Duties

• Complete patient follow up and tasks assigned to include but not limited to answering phones, handling correspondence, prescription refill requests, obtaining medication pre-authorization, assisting with patient referrals, patient form completion to include DME, therapy, school clearance, sports and medication forms, arrange home, hospital care, procedures and follow-up appointments, etc.
• Assist in managing patient flow to ensure efficient care delivery.

Other Duties

• Other various duties as assigned.

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.

Location

Primary Location Address 3640 Burnette Rd

Job Family

Other Patient Care

Company Information

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.

Benefits

• 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.