Clinical Medical Assistant Internship Jobs in Decatur, GA

Primary Job Function

• Provides all care in accordance with state and federal law as well as PCI policies, standards of practice, and prescribed workflows.

• Provides direct patient care in the Infusion Suite and Triage Department as assigned by Nurse Team Leaders and Clinical Managers.

• Displays willingness and flexibility to travel to other areas and locations as needs require.

• Demonstrates proficiency in venipuncture and management of vascular access devices.

• Performs patient assessments, including but not limited to: vital signs, height, weight, current

• allergies and medications, pain level, and advance directive information.

• Utilizes point of care testing as prescribed by the physician or advanced practitioner to obtain blood glucose and/or prothrombin time.

• Performs therapeutic phlebotomy.

• Administers medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous routes) in accordance with physician and advanced practitioner orders.

• Utilizing available software, documents all patient interventions in real time. Interventions include but are not limited to: medication administration, procedures, virtual or face-to-face education or instruction, referrals to other specialties, organizations, and support services, and phone conversations with patients or other agents.

• Follows protocols for the safe handling of biohazardous materials.

• Assists physicians or advanced practitioners with patient exams or procedures.

• Responds to emergency situations in PCI offices as directed by PCI policies.

• Responds to information requests from patients, care partners, and third-party agents and organizations.

• Educates patients and care partners on plan of care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, i.e. subcutaneous injection technique, pre-procedure instructions, travel instructions, referrals, medication directions as prescribed by physician or advanced practitioner, lab results.

• Provides psycho-social and emotional support to patients and care partners.

• Recognizes the roles of the interdisciplinary team, patient and family care partners and utilizes them appropriately as resources in planning patient care.

• Coordinates referrals to support services as applicable. 18. Provides clinical information to the Revenue Cycle Management Department as requested for the purposes of claims and authorizations.

• Participates in prescribed research training exercises to develop a proficient understanding of clinical trials. Applies knowledge gained to execute tasks prescribed by the trial.

• Communicates effectively with patients, care partners, members of the healthcare team, and third-party agents or organizations.

• Serves as a resource to colleagues and as a preceptor to new employees as directed by nursing leadership.

• Maintains a safe, clean work environment.

• Manages time effectively and delegates responsibility as appropriate.

• Utilizes resources in a responsible manner with a focus on cost containment.

• Accepts personal responsibility for professional development and growth.

• Respects and maintains confidential information. Demonstrates proficiency in HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) concepts.

• Attends prescribed classes and trainings as required by the organization and the clinical department.

• Performs related work as directed by the organization's management team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program

• Basic Life Support certification

HIPAA Requirements:

• Clinical Medical Assistant will have access to PHI and ePHI in the course of his/her duties. Applying the minimum necessary standard of HIPAA, this employee has access to the minimum amount of designated record sets required to perform his or her duties.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 50 pounds.

• Frequent standing and walking.

• Periods of prolonged sitting.

• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing) and fine motor skills (Venipuncture, injections).

• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Typical Working Conditions:

• Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Biohazardous waste, Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries.

• Travel may be required.

• Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators.

• Environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Hematology

• Oncology

Physical Setting:

• Clinic

• Outpatient

Education:

• MA Diploma or Certification (Required)

Experience:

• MA: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person