Medical Assistant 2, PACS Clinic, Center for Advanced Pediatrics - Full Time

Work Schedule/Days: Day / Monday - Friday

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Center for Advanced Pediatrics

Requisition #: 93157

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION: In accordance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rules, Children's requires all employees to be fully vaccinated or receive an approved exemption.

JOB SUMMARY

Supports all disciplines within department to provide indirect and direct patient care activities. Proactively supports efforts that result in delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Can perform assigned tasks under the delegation of a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a medical assistant training program from an accredited school or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces or a practical, diploma, associate, or baccalaureate nursing program

CERTIFICATION SUMMARY

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days
• Pals within 365 days of hire

EXPERIENCE*

No minimum experience required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*

1 year experience in pediatrics, including obtaining vitals, assisting clinical staff with patient care, phlebotomy, and specimen collection procedures.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES*

Initial competencies as defined by department must be completed within 3 months of employment

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Assists in basic delivery of patient care as assigned by licensed professional practitioners, utilizing and integrating age-appropriate standards, knowledge of growth and development, infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics.
• Completes assigned tasks/orders from providers.
  • Demonstrates competency during intake process, inclusive of accurate vital signs.
  • May be asked to demonstrate competency in, but not limited to, phlebotomy skills, simple medication or vaccine administration, spirometry testing, and performing radiographs under the direction of a physician.
• Utilizes proficient organization and communication skills in prioritizing, delivering, and documenting patient care.
• Performs multiple, concurrent tasks in frequently stressful and fast-paced environments while maintaining strong internal and external customer service standards.
• Serves as liaison between patients/families and department staff by greeting patients/families, informing families of delays, relaying messages, and offering assistance/other services families may require.
• Performs administrative duties to promote efficient operations, including participating in office opening/closing procedures, answering phones, maintaining waiting room/patient diversion materials, restocking complimentary beverages, and updating wait-time boards.
• Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration procedures and regulations.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including
  
  N = Neonate (less than 30 days),
  
  I = Infant (30 days to 1 year),
  
  EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years),
  
  LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years),
  
  A = Adolescent (13-17 years),
  
  AD = Adult, and
  
  ALL = all ages.

SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES*

Safety:Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.

Compliance:Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Maintains records of compliance activities and reports compliance activities to the Compliance Office.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS*

WORKING CONDITIONS*

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Address: 1400 Tullie Circle, Atlanta, GA 30329

Function: Clinical/Nursing Support - Clinical Support

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