Outpatient Float Pool Medical Assistant - PRN

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team. This role focuses on supporting patient care activities, ensuring a safe environment, and providing essential assistance to clinical staff. As part of a dedicated team, you will engage with patients and families, helping to create a nurturing atmosphere for children in need. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young patients and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven organization that prioritizes the well-being of both its staff and the children they serve.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required, but one year in pediatrics preferred.
• Completion of a medical assistant training program is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care under supervision, ensuring safety and effective communication.
• Demonstrates competency in phlebotomy and vital signs collection.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork Skills

Phlebotomy Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Training Program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)

Job description

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PRN

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

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 physician, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse supervision.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in pediatrics, including obtaining vitals and assisting clinical staff with patient care, phlebotomy, and specimen collection procedures

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a medical assistant training program from an accredited school, emergency medical technician, hospital-based training as a patient care technician, or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) within one year of employment (Urgent Care)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from American Association of Medical Assistants or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from National Health Career Association or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Initial competencies, as defined by the department, must be completed within three months of hire
• Reflects professional image and possesses excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in basic delivery of patient care as assigned/directed by licensed professional personnel 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 practitioners.
• Demonstrates competency in phlebotomy skills, resulting in proper and safe collection of laboratory specimens.
• Demonstrates competency during intake process, inclusive of accurate vital signs. Provides and documents continuous visual monitoring of behavioral based patients and patients at risk as assigned by licensed professional nurse and using age and developmentally appropriate standards. This includes proactively maintaining a safe environment for the patient by providing 1:1 continuous, uninterrupted monitoring and reporting potential unsafe and harmful behaviors.
• Utilizes proficient organization and communication skills in prioritizing, delivering, and documenting patient care.
• Performs multiple, concurrent tasks in frequently stressful and fast-paced environment 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.

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