Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Cardiovascular Medicine

Wellstar Health System•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the direction of a physician, clinical lead, clinical nurse supervisor, nurse supervisor, and/or office manager. The role anticipates patients’ needs, provides care under physician direction, prepares patients for examinations, assists with treatments, coordinates tests and follow-up care, records treatment in medical records, and helps explain instructions to patients and families. The Medical Assistant serves patients across all ages, from neonates through geriatric patients, and may perform front-office registration, laboratory testing, and radiology functions within a specialty setting. The position includes clinical and non-clinical duties, diagnostic imaging, laboratory work, patient liaison responsibilities, teamwork and collaboration, professional development, evidence-based practice, and support for effective use of resources. The employee must comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical Assisting certificate.
Current Medical Assistant credential obtained by passing an examination from AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT.
One of the listed Medical Assistant certifications: CMA, NRCMA, NCMA, RMA, or CCMA.
Current BLS certification or an accepted American Red Cross BLS or BLS Instructor certification.
Must complete the required OSHA training course for operators of radiology equipment within 60 days of hire.
Must be organized and attentive to detail.
Must work quickly and efficiently to support patient comfort and satisfaction.
Must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English.
Must be able to use technology to support clinical care and have basic computer skills.
Must adhere to the Wellstar Credo and Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a practice setting.
Radiology experience; 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 required registration operations.
Prepare equipment and rooms, assist physicians with patient treatment, and take vital signs and perform other patient-preparation duties.
Rotate among clinical and non-clinical service areas, including laboratory, radiology, and front office.
Attend to patient safety and cross-train other team members.
Perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures; prepare and position patients, use proper techniques including radiation protection, obtain physician-ordered views, and process images for identification and quality.
Maintain imaging logs, reports, and documentation.
Start laboratory equipment, maintain logs and documentation, perform ordered laboratory tests and point-of-care testing, and draw blood samples.
Order and stock supplies weekly and perform daily laboratory quality-control and cleaning procedures.
Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care adapted to patients’ ages, genders, conditions, and cultural diversity.
Partner with patients and appropriate family members or significant others, help keep patients at ease, and make patient goals the focus of care.
Coordinate safe, quality patient care and documentation; communicate inclusively with interdisciplinary teams and promote a respectful clinical environment.
Complete initial and ongoing competency assessments, required education, and population-specific education; may serve as a preceptor for new Medical Assistants or students.
Promote evidence-based practice, participate in evaluation of patient-care products, follow organizational policies and regulatory standards, and may serve as a practice Safety Coach.
Participate in data collection and use appropriate evidence and resources to address clinical practice questions.
Plan proactively for patient care across the care continuum and participate in developing protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation.
Support efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.