Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Pediatrics Orthopedics - Atlanta

Wellstar Health System • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. The Musculoskeletal (MSK) Certified Medical Assistant functions under the direction of the Physician/APP, Nurse Supervisor/Clinical Lead, and/or Practice/Office Manager. Recognizes patient's needs and symptoms in advance. Provides care for the patient under the physician's direction. Includes preparing patient for exams, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, and documenting in the medical record. Assists with explaining patient instructions to the patient/family. Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients of all ages including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant.
• BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor.
• Must have successfully passed a Medical Assistant credentialing body examination (AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT) with current and maintained Medical Assistant credential.
• Work experience in a physician practice setting.
• Specific experience in practice specialty preferred.
• Radiology experience preferred, and/or will provide training within first sixty days in applicable areas.

Nice To Haves

• Organized and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English language.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotates among various clinical and non-clinical service areas, such as x-ray (where performed), and front office.
• Registers patients upon entrance to facility.
• Assists with completion of FMLA forms.
• Coordinates/communicates information with Workers Compensation Adjuster.
• Orders clinical supplies and stock exam rooms.
• Prepares exam rooms to aid physicians with treatment of patients.
• Performs vital signs and gathers information to prepare patients for provider examination.
• Assists physician/APP with bracing, splinting, casting, injections, suture, and staple removal.
• Performs basic wound care under the direction of the physician/APP.
• Performs as a medical scribe, assisting physician/APP with documentation of progress note and order entry.
• Assists with the preparation of pharmaceutical refills for physician/APP approval.
• Performs precertification of surgery, schedules surgery, and post operative therapy, and home health care.
• Assists with DME orders and instruction for patients.
• Maintains required clinical logs: cast saw, eye wash stations, emergency boxes, oxygen tanks.
• Assists with medical assistant student clinical rotations and mentorship, and cross-training of other team members.
• Assists with patient calls and inquiries, and escalates triage calls to the RN, APP, or physician.
• Anticipates and maintains the safety needs of the patient.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.
• Performs radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist clinical team and physicians in treatment of the patients.
• Prepares and positions the patients for imaging procedures ensuring all proper techniques including radiation protection.
• Obtains optimum views as ordered by the physician.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Cross trains other team members.
• Completes and maintains logs, reports, and documentation.
• Processes, logs and prepares labs for shipment to laboratory.
• Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics.
• Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model.
• Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, and population specific education.
• Promotes evidence-based practice, in regards to safe, quality patient care.
• Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation.

Benefits

• Support to do more meaningful work.
• Enjoy a more rewarding life.
• Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED