Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- Augusta Pediatrics

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. Duties include obtaining vital signs; administering a limited profile of medications and injections under approved policy; performing simple diagnostic tests; collecting specimens and drawing blood; cleaning equipment; ordering and stocking supplies; and maintaining exam rooms. Assists in emergencies as directed by a licensed provider or RN. Specific duties may vary by practice site and location. Completes ambulatory intake by interviewing patients about their visit and recent problems; obtaining vital signs, height, weight, and medical, family, and social history; verifying a current problem; updating allergies and medications; and accurately recording findings in the EMR. May perform EKGs, ABIs, six-minute walk tests, and other site-specific tests. Assists physicians with exams and procedures, prepares rooms and instruments, supports and educates patients, disposes of biohazard waste, and documents procedures in the EMR. Responds to triage calls and voicemail messages, provides information to callers promptly (within 24 hours), and documents requests and dispositions for the physician. Consults with clinic RNs or PAs as needed when a physician is absent, and maintains contact with supported providers on nonclinic days. Obtains and documents laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and nasal swabs, and enters charges. May administer seasonal flu or pneumonia vaccines and other site-specific premeasured injections. Maintains assigned exam rooms and clinic areas, including cleaning equipment and surfaces, restocking linens and supplies, monitoring expiration dates, recording room maintenance, and completing environmental sweeps. May perform front-office duties such as registration, scheduling, collecting payments, check-in/check-out, and insurance authorization. Performs other assigned duties and complies with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Current certification from an accepted medical assisting credentialing body: AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), or MedCA; required upon hire.
Basic Life Support certification (BLS or BLS-I); required upon hire.
At least 1 year of experience in an outpatient setting.
Phlebotomy, EKG, and manual blood pressure skills.
A valid Georgia driver's license is required if working in Virtual Care or Wellness on Wheels.

Nice To Haves

Certificate or associate-level education in medical assisting is preferred.
Experience in the specialty for which the applicant is applying is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete ambulatory intake, including patient interviews, vital signs, height and weight, health history, and updates to allergies and medications; document findings in the EMR.
Perform site-specific diagnostic tests, which may include EKGs, ABIs, and six-minute walk tests.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures by preparing rooms and instruments, supporting and educating patients, disposing of biohazard waste, and documenting procedures.
Respond to triage calls and voicemail messages, provide information within 24 hours, and document requests and dispositions for the physician.
Consult with clinic RNs or PAs as needed and maintain contact with supported providers on nonclinic days.
Collect and document laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and nasal swabs, and enter related charges.
Administer vaccines and other site-specific premeasured injections as applicable.
Clean and maintain exam rooms and clinic areas; restock supplies and linens, monitor expiration dates, record room maintenance, and complete environmental sweeps.
Perform front-office duties as assigned, including registration, scheduling, payment collection, check-in/check-out, and insurance authorization.
Assist in emergencies as directed by a licensed provider or RN.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.