Medical Assistant - Part Time

Description

Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine (ACRM) specializes in the treatment of infertility and other reproductive endocrinology disorders. As one of the largest centers in the metropolitan area treating infertility, for 20 years ACRM has provided care in Advanced Reproductive Technologies (ART), including in-vitro fertilization (IVF), pre-genetic diagnosis (PGD), and egg recipiency. Find out more about our center by visiting http://www.acrm.com

Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine is looking for a full time Clinical Medical Assistant to join our growing team. This position is an integral part of our team and vital to helping us create a smooth and personal experience for each of our patients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate they are able to contribute to, engage, and work well in a close-knit team atmosphere. Every member of our staff plays a critical role in care operations and therefore must be able to assume ownership of their responsibilities. Applicant must be mature, self-directed, well organized, thorough, well spoken, and a quick learner. We're looking for someone with a warm, calm personality that presents professionally to our patients.

This is a part time position and will be located at our Marietta office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30am - 12:30pm and rotating weekend/holidays at our Sandy Springs office from approximately 7:30am - 12:30pm. There is opportunity for additional hours for coverage on Mondays and Fridays at any of our other Metro Atlanta locations as needed.

Position Overview

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing support to clinical staff to ensure smooth flow of information, routine clinical procedural preparedness, set-up, continuity, and communication.

Essential Duties

• Checks and records vital signs
• Administers injections
• Performs blood draw procedures
• Accurately labels blood/urine samples
• Ensures proper amount of blood/urine is taken/obtained
• Processes labs and submits requisitions
• Enters labs into the patient’s EMR chart
• Calls patients with lab results and answers questions as needed
• Assists with nursing staff with call backs
• Assists in the performance of ultrasound scans
• Assists with clinical procedures and set-up
• Enter patient insurance information into system
• Submits patient prescription orders to pharmacy
• Schedules appointments
• Maintains patient flow throughout the office
• Opens, cleans, and closes exam rooms and bathrooms
• Orders supplies and stocking exam rooms and bathrooms
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and updates maintenance log
• Logs and scans consent forms and documents
• Prints medical records as needed
• Educates Patients about their treatment plan, medications, lab results, and plan of care
• Enters, changes, and updates diagnosis codes when needed
• Oversees the front office when staff is coverage is not available
• Works on other related projects as needed
• Provides back up support to other areas as needed
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Some vocational training preferred
• Medical Assistant certification-recommended
• 2 plus years’ experience in Clinical Medical Assistant position
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with co-workers, management and patients
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and individually
• Ability to change priorities and manage task deadlines effectively
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to function with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to consistently provide safe patient care and follow nursing policies, procedures and protocols
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment and strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and listening skills
• Must be empathetic and care about people
• Must have working knowledge of basic computer applications
• Demonstrated professionalism, dedication to quality, and strong work ethic
  
  

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to easily move around a 25,000 square foot facility
• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance
• Ability to push, pull, bend, twist and grip
• Excellent attendance and punctuality commitment