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Position Summary:
Under general supervision provides initial patient triage registration and administrative
services assists with direct patient care and performs specialized medical procedures of
a routine nature as directed and dictated by established protocol. May perform other
routine clerical tasks such as faxing filing assisting with telephone coverage patient
check in and out. All other job-related duties as assigned.
II. Qualifications:
A. Education & Training:
High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a medical assistant
diploma program. These programs are offered at proprietary schools.
B. Experience:
One (1) year medical assistant. Two (2) years experience may substitute for completion of
diploma program.
C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:
Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. AMT (American Medical Technologists)
NHA (National Healthcareer Associate) or AAMA (American Association of
Medical Assistants) Certified Medical Assistant credential. PEARS certification
or obtained within (6) six months of hire.
D. Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to maintain quality safety and/or
infection control standards. Demonstrated working knowledge of clinical
operations. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Willingness to
participate in continuing medical education. Word processing and/or data entry
skills. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. Ability
to interact and communicate with people in person and over the telephone often
in stressful situations. Must be able to utilize personal protective equipment such
as gloves gown mask etc
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 Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
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