Medical Assistant / PRN / General Surgery Clinic

About This Role

This role involves performing patient care and observation duties under the direction of licensed providers in a General Surgery Clinic. The Medical Assistant will provide routine clinical functions and may also support administrative tasks to ensure smooth patient operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN or LPN
• Take vital signs and administer a limited profile of medications per Emory Clinic approved policy
• Perform simple diagnostic tests and collect specimens
• Draw blood, sterilize and clean equipment, and maintain examination rooms in an outpatient setting
• Promote a supportive and healing environment to enhance customer and staff satisfaction
• Assist in emergency situations as directed by a licensed provider, RN or LPN
• Support patient and practice operations, including patient check-in/out and responding to patient requests
• Reinforce patient and family education and manage visitor/telephone reception
• Maintain patients' charts and records data, ensuring proper identification, documentation, routing, and confidentiality
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment in compliance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards
• Order, verify, and store unit supplies
• May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification (NHA, NCCT, AAMA, or AMT)
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• One year work experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Preferred certification is CMA or RMA
• One year work experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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