Medical Assistant / Internal Medicine - Full-time

Position Overview

At Emory Healthcare, be inspired, be rewarded, and belong. We fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship, and leadership programs in a supportive environment. Join the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia to reach new heights in your career. Work schedule: 7:30am - 4pm, Full Time, 40 Hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
• Responsible for routine and complex clinical duties including taking vital signs, administering a limited profile of medications per The Emory Clinic approved policy, performing diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing equipment, and maintaining examination rooms in an outpatient care setting.
• 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.
• Performs administrative duties such as patient check in/out, responding to patient requests, reinforcing patient and family education, and handling visitor/telephone reception.
• Maintains patients' charts and records, ensuring proper identification, documentation, routing, and confidentiality.
• Ensures a clean and healthy environment in compliance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards.
• Orders, verifies, and stores unit supplies.
• May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas and perform other related responsibilities as required.

Required 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 AAMA, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA, or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT.
• Must successfully complete all medical assistant orientation, training requirements, and annual skills competency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred certification is the CMA or RMA.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
• Family-focused benefits.
• Wellness incentives.
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.
• Compensation: Hourly Minimum: USD $21.33/Hr. | Hourly Midpoint: USD $25.35/Hr.