Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- Urgent Care Float Pool (PRN)

5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC•Milton, GA

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant works under the direction of physicians and clinical or office supervisors to recognize patient needs, provide care under physician direction, prepare patients for examinations, assist with treatments, coordinate tests and follow-up care, record treatment in medical records, and explain 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 duties in a specialty setting. This Urgent Care Float Pool position rotates among clinical and non-clinical service areas, including the laboratory, X-ray, and front office. The Medical Assistant performs diagnostic imaging and laboratory procedures, supports patient-centered care, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, maintains required documentation and quality controls, and helps support safe, efficient use of resources. The role also includes ongoing competency and education requirements and may involve precepting new Medical Assistants or students.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical Assisting certificate.
Medical Assistant certification and successful completion of a Medical Assistant credentialing body examination (AAMA or AMT) upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Specific experience in the practice specialty is required; training will be provided within the first 60 days.
Ability to stay organized and attentive to detail.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently while supporting 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.
Complete the required OSHA training course for radiology equipment operators within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a practice setting.
Radiology experience.
Phlebotomy certification within 60 days is preferred.

Responsibilities

Register patients and complete necessary registration operations.
Prepare equipment and rooms, assist physicians with patient treatment, and perform vital signs and other patient-preparation duties.
Rotate among clinical and non-clinical service areas, including the laboratory, X-ray, and front office.
Attend to patients' safety needs.
Perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures; prepare and position patients using appropriate techniques and radiation protection.
Obtain physician-ordered imaging views, process images, and review them for identification and quality.
Maintain imaging logs, reports, and documentation.
Start laboratory equipment and maintain daily logs and documentation.
Perform ordered laboratory tests, draw blood samples, and conduct Point of Care testing.
Order and stock supplies and perform daily quality-control and cleaning procedures.
Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care adapted to patients' population-specific and cultural needs.
Partner with patients and, as appropriate, their families or significant others; help patients understand physician instructions and keep their goals central to the care plan.
Coordinate and document safe, quality patient care through timely documentation and respectful interdisciplinary communication.
Complete required competency assessments and mandatory and population-specific education.
Promote evidence-based practice, participate in relevant data collection and evaluation of patient-care products, and comply with organizational policies and applicable standards.
Plan for patients' care across the care continuum and support effective use of human and material resources.
Cross-train team members and, when asked, serve as a preceptor for onboarding Medical Assistants or students.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.