Medical Assistant - Pulmonology Clinic - Mt Vernon Hwy
Medical Assistant - Pulmonology Clinic - Mt Vernon Hwy
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Childrens is one of the nations leading childrens 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. Were 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 Childrens.
Job Description
Experience
- No minimum experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year experience in pediatrics including obtaining vitals assisting clinical staff with patient care phlebotomy and specimen collection procedures
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of a medical assistant training program from an accredited school or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces or a practical diploma associate or baccalaureate nursing program
Certification Summary
- 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 Healthcareer Association National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Allied Health or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Registry of Medical Assistants.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Initial competencies as defined by department must be completed within 3 months of employment
- Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80 or higher rating within 30 days of employment
Job Responsibilities
- Assists in basic delivery of patient care as assigned by licensed professional practitioners utilizing and integrating ageappropriate standards knowledge of growth and development infection control and body substance precautions patient safety and body mechanics.
- Completes assigned tasks/orders from providers.
- Demonstrates competency during intake process inclusive of accurate vital signs.
- May be asked to demonstrate competency in but not limited to phlebotomy skills simple medication or vaccine administration spirometry testing and performing radiographs under the direction of a physician.
- Utilizes proficient organization and communication skills in prioritizing delivering and documenting patient care.
- Performs multiple concurrent tasks in frequently stressful and fastpaced environments 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 waittime boards.
- Understands and complies with infection control safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration procedures and regulations.
- Demonstrates competencies that incorporate agespecific guidelines including N Neonate (less than 30 days) I Infant 30 days to 1 year) EC Early Childhood 15 years) LC Late Childhood 513 years) A Adolescent 1317 years) AD Adult and ALL all ages.
Childrens 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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