Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- Augusta Reproductive Medicine (Part time)

Wellstar Health System

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 according to approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, cleaning equipment, ordering and stocking supplies, and maintaining exam rooms. The CMA also assists during emergencies as directed by a licensed provider or RN. Duties are specific to the practice site and may vary by location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical assisting certificate.
Current certification from an accepted medical assisting credentialing body: AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), or MedCA; required upon hire.
Current BLS certification from an accepted provider: BLS-I, BLS, or ARC-BLS; required upon hire.
At least 1 year of experience in an outpatient setting.
Phlebotomy, EKG, and manual blood pressure skills.
Valid Georgia driver's license if working in Virtual Care or Wellness on Wheels.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the specialty for which the applicant is applying.

Responsibilities

Conduct ambulatory intake by interviewing patients about their visit and recent problems; obtain vital signs, height and weight, and medical, family, and social history; verify a current problem; update allergies and medications; and accurately record findings in the EMR.
Perform site-required tests such as EKGs, ABIs, and six-minute walk tests.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures by preparing rooms, supplies, and instruments; provide patient education and emotional support; dispose of biohazard waste; and document procedures in an Ad Hoc note in the EMR.
Answer the triage nurse line or retrieve voicemail messages, provide callers with information promptly (within 24 hours), document requests and dispositions in PowerChart, consult clinic RNs or PAs as needed in the absence of a physician, and maintain contact with supported providers on nonclinic days.
Collect blood, urine, and nasal swab specimens according to hospital policy; document and enter charges; and, as applicable, administer seasonal flu or pneumonia vaccines and other site-specific premeasured injections.
Maintain assigned exam rooms and clinic areas by cleaning exam tables and equipment, restocking linen and medical supplies, recording room maintenance on logs, monitoring supply expiration dates, and conducting environmental sweeps monthly or more often.
Perform assigned front-office duties, such as registration, scheduling, payment collection, check-in and check-out, and insurance authorization.
Assist in emergencies as directed by a licensed provider or RN.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.