Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- Martinez, GA Primary Care

Wellstar Health System•Avery Landing, GA

About The Position

Performs assigned patient care duties in an outpatient care setting under the direction of a licensed provider (MD/PA/NP) or RN. The role includes obtaining vital signs, administering a limited profile of medications and injections under approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, cleaning equipment, ordering and stocking supplies, and maintaining exam rooms. The Medical Assistant assists in emergencies as directed by a licensed provider or RN. Duties are specific to the practice site and may vary by location. The position also supports patient intake, examinations and procedures, triage communications, laboratory collection and documentation, clinic upkeep, and front-office functions as assigned. The employee must comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or medical assisting certificate.
At least one year of experience in an outpatient setting.
Current certification from an accepted medical assisting credentialing body: AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), or MedCA.
Basic Life Support certification through an accepted provider (BLS-I, BLS, or American Red Cross BLS).
Skills in phlebotomy, EKG, and manual blood pressure measurement.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the specialty for which the applicant is applying.

Responsibilities

Interview patients about their visit and recent problems; obtain vital signs, height and weight, and medical, family, and social history.
Verify that one current problem exists, update allergies and medications, and accurately record intake findings in the EMR.
Perform EKGs, ABIs, six-minute walk tests, and other site-specific diagnostic procedures as required.
Assist physicians with exams and procedures by preparing rooms, supplies, and instruments; provide patient education and emotional support; dispose of biohazard waste properly; and document procedures in the EMR.
Answer the triage nurse line or retrieve voicemail messages, provide information to callers promptly (within 24 hours), and document dispositions or information requests via PowerChart inbox messages to the patient's physician.
Consult with clinic RNs or PAs as necessary in the absence of a physician and maintain contact with supported providers on nonclinic days.
Obtain and document laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and nasal swabs, according to hospital policy, and enter applicable charges.
Administer seasonal flu or pneumonia vaccines and other site-specific premeasured injections as authorized.
Maintain assigned exam rooms by cleaning tables and equipment, restocking linens and medical supplies, recording work on room logs, and monitoring expiration dates.
Maintain assigned clinic areas by completing environmental sweeps monthly or more often.
Perform front-office duties as assigned, including registration, scheduling, payment collection, check-in/check-out, and insurance authorization.
Assist in emergencies as directed by a licensed provider or RN.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.