Medical Assistant, Primary Care - Johns Creek

Medical Assistant, Primary Care

will provide direct and indirect patient care in a primary care pediatric office under the supervision and delegation of a pediatrician and/or nurse practitioner. The Medical Assistant, Primary Care proactively supports efforts that result in delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a friendly and safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

• One year of medical assistant experience

• Experience in pediatrics, including obtaining vitals, assisting clinical staff with patient care, phlebotomy, and specimen collection procedures

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of employment
• 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 Health Career Association
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Allied Health
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Registry of Medical Assistants
• Certified Clinical and Administrative Assistant from MedCA within six (6) months of employment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with children and families
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR) and basic computer applications
• Calm and compassionate demeanor under pressure
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and immunization
• Knowledge of medical safety practices and standards

• Maintain high quality patient experience – welcome patients, ensure a safe patient environment, ensure office and exam room cleanliness, and ensure appropriate supplies and equipment for patient care in adherence to infection control policy and procedures.
• Perform and record patient’s vitals to include but not limited to height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, pulse ox, and respiration rate.
• Ensure all age-appropriate intake questionaries are completed for well visits before the patient is roomed.
• Assist patient as needed.
• Obtain history per protocol and accurately document and update the electronic record for all visits.
• Prepare exam rooms and patient for clinician examination, ensure clinician orders are performed and accurately documented.
• Perform or assist clinician with necessary age-appropriate vision, hearing screenings, suture removal, ear lavage, urine cauterization, ear-piercing, wound care, CLIA waived laboratory tests, nebulizer treatments, specialty procedures and emergency response with proper clinician supervision.
• Perform and document vaccine and medication reconciliation with patient and state registry; provide vaccine information statements, education of patients/parents prior to vaccine and medication administration.
• Ensure and adhere to vaccine cold chain management with proper handling, storage, preparation and administration to include reporting vaccine excursion.
• Perform proper patient identifiers and perform proper vaccine and medication administration to include intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous injections with post observation as directed by provider.
• Collect and process lab specimens.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of medical instruments and exam areas.
• Follow all HIPAA, infection prevention and OSHA office policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30…