Certified Medical Assistant - Sports & Orthopedics - Augusta
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. Clinical duties include obtaining vital signs, administering a limited profile of medications or injections under approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, cleaning equipment, ordering and stocking supplies, and maintaining exam rooms. Assists in emergencies as directed by a licensed provider or RN. Duties are specific to the practice site and may vary by location. Completes ambulatory intake by interviewing patients about their visit and recent problems; obtaining vital signs, height, weight, and medical, family, and social history; confirming a current problem; and updating allergies and medications in the EMR. May perform EKGs, ABIs, six-minute walk tests, and other site-specific duties. Assists physicians with examinations and procedures, prepares rooms and instruments, supports and educates patients during procedures, disposes of biohazard waste, and documents procedures in the EMR. Answers or retrieves messages from the triage nurse line and promptly provides information to callers, within 24 hours. Documents requests and dispositions in PowerChart and consults with clinic RN/PA as needed when a physician is absent. Obtains and documents laboratory specimens and charges in accordance with hospital policy. May administer seasonal flu or pneumonia vaccines and other site-specific premeasured injections. Maintains exam rooms and clinic areas, monitors supply expiration dates, and performs environmental sweeps. May also perform front-office duties, including registration, scheduling, payment collection, check-in/out, and insurance authorization. Complies with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and a medical assisting certificate.
- Current BLS certification from an accepted provider, or BLS instructor certification, as listed in the posting.
- Current medical assisting certification from one of these credentialing bodies: AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), or NAHP (NRCMA).
- At least 1 year of experience in an outpatient setting.
- Skills in phlebotomy, EKG, and manual blood pressure measurement.
- A valid Georgia driver's license is required if working in Virtual Care or Wellness on Wheels.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the specialty for which the applicant is applying.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients and complete ambulatory intake, including recording vital signs, height, weight, medical, family, and social history, current problems, allergies, and medications in the EMR.
- Perform site-specific diagnostic tests, which may include EKGs, ABIs, and six-minute walk tests.
- Assist physicians with examinations and procedures; prepare rooms, supplies, and instruments; provide patient education and emotional support; dispose of biohazard waste; and document procedures.
- Answer triage nurse line calls or retrieve voicemail messages, provide information promptly (within 24 hours), and document requests and dispositions in PowerChart.
- Consult with clinic RN/PA as necessary when a physician is absent and maintain contact with supported providers during nonclinic days.
- Obtain laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and nasal swabs, and document and enter charges according to hospital policy.
- Administer seasonal flu or pneumonia vaccines and other site-specific premeasured injections when applicable.
- Clean and maintain assigned exam rooms and equipment, restock supplies and linen, record room maintenance, monitor supply expiration dates, and perform environmental sweeps.
- Perform assigned front-office duties such as registration, scheduling, payment collection, check-in/out, and insurance authorization.
- Assist in emergencies as directed by a licensed provider or RN.
- Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct, and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
