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Medical Assistant / Palliative CareEmory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA, US
Medical Assistant / Palliative Care

Medical Assistant / Palliative Care

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Medical Assistant / MA

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

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 a 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.
  • 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 careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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