Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics Center for Best Health - Marietta

Wellstar Health System•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to physicians and other healthcare professionals to help ensure efficient patient care in a fast-paced medical setting. Working under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor and/or Practice/Office Manager, the Medical Assistant performs front- and back-office tasks, gathers and records vital signs and other pertinent patient information, prepares patients and rooms for examinations, assists with treatments, carries out orders, coordinates tests and follow-up care, and records treatment in the medical record. The role serves patients of all ages and keeps patient safety, comfort, and experience central to care delivery. The Medical Assistant provides relationship-based, patient-centered care adapted to patients’ age, gender, health conditions, and cultural backgrounds. The position collaborates with patients and families, providers, nurses, and clinical staff; follows recognized clinical practice guidelines and applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies; and contributes to team meetings and quality improvement efforts. The role also includes professional competency development, responsible use of supplies, and other duties as assigned. Front-office support, staffing coverage, and precepting or training may also be requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical assisting certificate.
Upon hire, current certification from an accepted medical assisting credentialing body: AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), or NAHP (NRCMA).
A required certification upon hire: BLS (Basic Life Support), ARC-BLS (American Red Cross Basic Life Support), or BLS-I (Basic Life Support Instructor).
Ability to work quickly and efficiently to support patient comfort and satisfaction.
High ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic computer skills.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team and maintain positive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a physician practice setting.
At least one year of experience in the area or specialty to which the candidate is applying.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for visits with physicians and advanced practice providers, and gather and record vital signs and other pertinent patient information.
Prepare examination rooms and equipment and assist physicians and advanced practice providers with patient treatments.
Carry out orders from office visits, respond to requests arising outside visits, and coordinate tests and follow-up care.
Record treatment in the medical record and maintain patient safety throughout care delivery.
Provide patient-centered care that reflects population-specific needs and cultural diversity, and communicate collaboratively with patients and families.
Follow recognized clinical practice guidelines, applicable laws and regulations, organizational policies, and required clinical competencies.
Collaborate with providers, nurses, and clinical staff to support continuity and consistency of care.
Participate in daily huddles, staff meetings, workgroups, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
Complete initial and ongoing competency assessments, mandatory education, and population-specific education; seek training or mentorship for continued development.
Identify opportunities to improve care delivery and suggest solutions.
Use medical supplies and medications efficiently, minimize waste, and alert supervisors or ordering staff when supplies are running low.
Assist with check-in, check-out, scheduling, and other non-clinical front-office functions as needed.
Provide staffing coverage for absences, vacation, or leave as requested, and may precept or train new team members, trainees, or students.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.