**Overview**

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**Description**

**Medical Assistant Coordinator (MA), Primary Care**

Shift: Full Time 8:30am-5pm

Location: 3276 Buford Dr, Buford, GA 30519

Our location is staffed with board-certified doctors practicing in general internal medicine and family medicine, so we can provide care for ages 5 and up. In addition to preventative care and wellness, we treat minor injuries, infections, flu and sprains. Plus, primary care clinics can also manage chronic diseases, like diabetes and high blood pressure.

We are seeking a capable **Medical Assistant / MA** who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.

Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.

Responsible for performing routine and more complex medical assistant clinical duties to include, but not limited to, taking vital signs, administering a limited profile of medications per The Emory Clinic approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms in an outpatient care setting.

Assists in emergency situations as directed by an licensed provider, RN, or LPN.

May also be responsible for some administrative duties in support of patient and practice operations including patient check in/out, responding to patient requests, reinforcing patient and family education, and visitor/telephone reception.

Maintains patients' charts and records data, ensuring proper identification, documentation, routing, and confidentiality.

Maintains a clean and healthy environment in compliance with Universal Precaution guidelines and safety standards.

Orders, verifies, and stores unit supplies.

All duties and patient interaction performed in accordance with Emory Healthcare patient and family centered care standards.

Minimum Qualification:

Basic computer skills required.

Current AHA BLS certification is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment.

Must successfully complete all medical assistant orientation and training requirements including certification and annual skills competency.

Current certification as one of the following is required: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Must successfully complete all medical assistant orientation and training requirements and annual skills competency.

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**Additional Details**

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**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** (Medium-Heavy) 36-75lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75lbs.max; Carrying of objects up to 35lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

**ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:** Factors affectingenvironmentconditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work

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**Division** _St. Joseph's Med Group_

**Campus Location** _Buford, GA, 30519_

**Campus Location** _US-GA-Buford_

**Department** _ESA JOC Buford Primary Care_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Job Number** _128801_

**Job Category** _Clinical & Nursing Support_

**Schedule** _8:30a-5p_

**Standard Hours** _40 Hours_

**Hourly Minimum** _USD $16.70/Hr._

**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $23.46/Hr._

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.