Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- Augusta Pediatrics

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant performs assigned patient care duties in an outpatient care setting under the direction of a licensed provider (MD, PA, or 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. The CMA also assists with emergencies as directed by a licensed provider or RN. Duties are specific to the practice site and may vary by location. The role includes completing ambulatory intake, assisting with exams and procedures, responding to patient calls and messages, obtaining and documenting laboratory specimens, maintaining exam rooms and clinic areas, and performing assigned front-office tasks. The CMA must comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical assisting certificate.
At least one year of experience in an outpatient setting.
Current certification from AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), or NAHP (NRCMA), required upon hire.
Current BLS certification from an accepted provider: BLS-I, BLS, or American Red Cross BLS.
Skills in phlebotomy, EKG, and manual blood pressure measurement.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the specialty for which the applicant is applying is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview patients about the visit and recent problems; obtain vital signs, height, weight, and medical, family, and social history; verify a current problem; update allergies and medications; and accurately document findings in the EMR.
Perform site-specific tests such as EKGs, ABIs, and six-minute walk tests when required.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures by preparing rooms, supplies, and instruments; provide patient education and emotional support; dispose of biohazard waste properly; and document procedures in the EMR.
Answer the triage nurse line or retrieve voicemail messages, promptly provide information to callers, document requests or dispositions in PowerChart, and consult with an RN or PA as necessary when a physician is absent.
Maintain contact with supported providers during nonclinic days by phone or PowerChart inbox messages.
Obtain laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and nasal swabs, according to hospital policy; document the work and enter charges.
Administer seasonal flu or pneumonia vaccines and other site-specific premeasured injections when applicable.
Maintain assigned exam rooms by cleaning tables and equipment, restocking linen and medical supplies, recording activity on room logs, and monitoring supply expiration dates.
Maintain assigned clinic areas by completing environmental sweeps monthly or more often.
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 duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.