Certified Medical Assistant - FMAA Clinic - Augusta

Wellstar Health System•Augusta, GA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their FMAA Clinic in Augusta. This role involves performing assigned patient care duties under the direction of a licensed provider or RN in an outpatient setting. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for clinical duties such as obtaining vital signs, administering certain medications and injections, performing diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, ordering and stocking supplies, and maintaining exam rooms. They will also assist in emergencies and may perform front office duties like registration, scheduling, and payment collection. Wellstar emphasizes a mission of enhancing health and well-being, valuing contributions and ideas, and serving with compassion.

Requirements

BLS - Instructor or Basic Life Support
Cert Medical Assistant
Certified as a Medical Assistant by one of the following bodies: AAMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, or MedCA Upon Hire Required
Minimum 1 year outpatient setting
phlebotomy/EKG/manual BP

Nice To Haves

Other / Certificate Medical Assisting or Associates Medical Assisting-Preferred
experience in the specialty for which applicant is applying Preferred
Valid GA drivers' license required if working in Virtual Care or Wellness on Wheels

Responsibilities

Performs assigned patient care duties under the direction of a licensed provider (MD/PA/NP) or RN.
Obtains vital signs, height and weight, medical, family, and social history.
Verifies that one current problem exists.
Updates allergies and medications and accurately records findings on intake form in EMR.
May be required to perform EKGs, ABIs, six-minute walk tests, etc.
Assists physicians with exams and procedures.
Prepares room with supplies and instruments.
Provides education and emotional support to the patient throughout the procedure.
Properly disposes of biohazard waste.
Documents procedure in AD Hoc note in EMR.
Answers triage nurse line or retrieves voicemail messages.
Provides information to caller promptly (within 24 hours).
Documents disposition/request for information via inbox message in PowerChart to patients physician.
Consults with RN/PA in the clinic as necessary in absence of a physician.
Maintains contact with supported providers during non-clinic days via phone, PowerChart inbox messages, etc.
Obtains labs (to include blood, urine, and nasal swabs) per hospital policy; documents and enters charges accordingly.
May administer seasonal flu/pneumonia vaccines and other site-specific premeasured injections.
Maintains assigned exam rooms, including wiping down surfaces, restocking supplies, and monitoring expiration dates.
Maintains assigned areas of the clinic by completing environmental sweeps monthly or more often.
Performs front office duties as assigned (registration, scheduling, payment collection, check-in/out, insurance authorization, etc.).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.