Medical Assistant, Primary Care - Johns Creek

choa; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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 office under supervision. You will support clinicians, assist with exams, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for children and families.

The role requires a high school diploma or MA program graduation; BLS within 30 days, and CMA/RMA/CCMA or similar credentials within six months. EMR proficiency and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high quality patient experience and infection control.
• Take and document patient vitals in EMR.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist clinician during examinations.
• Perform vaccine and medication reconciliation; educate patients/parents.
• Maintain vaccine cold chain and assist with related procedures.
• Administrative tasks: referrals, follow-ups, calls, and patient forms.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR software

Office software

Job description

Job Description

The 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 or 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

Job Responsibilities

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 years), 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.
• Medical assistants are essential members of patient-centered medical home team and will perform and meet best practice standards, quality and key performance indicators set forth by the organization.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.

Primary Location Address

3640 Burnette Rd

Job Family

Other Patient Care