Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- North Fulton Colon/Rectal Surgery

5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC•Roswell, GA

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant works under the direction of a physician and other clinical or office leaders to recognize patient needs, provide care under physician direction, prepare patients for examinations, assist with treatments, coordinate tests and follow-up care, document treatment, and explain patient instructions to patients and families. The role serves patients across all age groups, from neonates through geriatric patients, and may include front-office registration, laboratory testing, and radiology functions within a specialty setting. The Medical Assistant performs clinical and non-clinical duties, diagnostic imaging and laboratory tasks, and patient liaison responsibilities. The role supports safe, quality, relationship-based care; collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members; maintains clinical documentation and equipment; and supports efficient use of human and material resources. The position also contributes to professional development, evidence-based practice, compliance with organizational policies and standards, and a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or Medical Assisting certificate.
A current Medical Assistant credential earned by passing an examination from AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT; accepted credentials include CMA, MEDCA, NCMA, RMA, or CCMA.
Current BLS card from the American Heart Association; listed acceptable certifications also include BLS, ARC-BLS, or BLS-I.
Complete the required OSHA training course for operators of radiology equipment within 60 days of hire.
Work experience in a practice setting.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently to support patient comfort and satisfaction.
Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English.
Basic computer skills and ability to use technology to support clinical care.
Ability to adhere to the Wellstar Credo and Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the practice specialty; training may be provided within the first 60 days.
Phlebotomy certification; training may be provided within the first 60 days.

Responsibilities

Register patients and perform necessary registration operations.
Prepare equipment and rooms, assist physicians with patient treatment, take vital signs, and prepare patients for care.
Rotate among clinical and non-clinical service areas, including laboratory, X-ray, and the front office; prioritize patient safety; and cross-train team members.
Perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures; prepare and position patients, use radiation-protection techniques, obtain ordered views, process images, check identification and image quality, and maintain logs and documentation.
Start laboratory equipment and maintain logs; perform ordered laboratory and point-of-care tests; draw blood; stock supplies; and perform quality-control and cleaning procedures.
Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care that reflects patients’ age, gender, disease, and cultural needs, and partner with patients and appropriate family members or significant others.
Coordinate delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication, timely documentation, and respectful collaboration.
Complete required competency assessments and education; potentially serve as a preceptor and role model for staff or students.
Promote evidence-based practice, participate in evaluation of patient-care products and data collection, and consult appropriate experts and resources to address practice questions.
Follow organizational policies, procedures, clinical competencies, and applicable legal, regulatory, accreditation, and patient-safety standards; may serve as a practice Safety Coach.
Plan for patient care across the care continuum, contribute to protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation, and support efficient use of resources.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.