Med Assistant Cert WMG - Float

5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC•Marietta, GA

10d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant functions under the direction of a physician, clinical lead, clinical nurse supervisor, nurse supervisor, and/or office manager. The role anticipates patient needs, provides care under physician direction, prepares patients for examinations, assists with treatments, coordinates tests and follow-up care, records treatment in the medical record, and helps explain patient instructions to patients and families. The Medical Assistant demonstrates competency in serving patients across all ages, from neonates through geriatric patients, and may perform front-office registration, laboratory testing, and radiology duties within a specialty setting. The position provides relationship-based, patient-centered care; prepares rooms and equipment; carries out orders; responds to patient requests; and supports patient safety and continuity of care. It collaborates with providers, nurses, and clinical staff, participates in huddles, meetings, workgroups, quality improvement, and professional development activities, and may assist in onboarding or training team members. Laboratory work includes starting and maintaining lab equipment, performing ordered tests and point-of-care testing, drawing blood, managing supplies, and completing quality control and cleaning. The role follows applicable clinical standards, laws, regulations, organizational policies, and professional competencies, and supports efficient use of resources. Staffing coverage for absences, vacation, and leave may be requested.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and a medical assisting certificate.
At least 2 years of work experience in a practice setting.
At least 1 year of experience in the specific practice specialty.
BLS, American Red Cross BLS, or BLS Instructor certification is required upon hire.
One of the following certifications is required upon hire: CMA, NRCMA (NAHP), NCMA, RMA, or CCMA.
Demonstrated competency and skills to serve patients of all ages, from neonates through geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

Radiology experience is preferred; training may be provided within the first 60 days.
Phlebotomy certification is preferred; training may be provided within the first 60 days.

Responsibilities

Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care adapted to patient and population-specific characteristics, including cultural diversity.
Partner and communicate with patients and their families or significant others to support a collaborative and reassuring care experience.
Prepare patients for visits with physicians and advanced practice providers.
Prepare rooms and equipment and assist physicians and advanced practice providers with patient treatment.
Carry out orders generated during office visits and respond to patient requests outside office visits.
Maintain patient safety at all times.
May assist with front-office check-in, check-out, scheduling, and other non-clinical functions.
Provide care in accordance with recognized clinical practice guidelines and applicable laws, regulations, policies, standards, and 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.
May serve as a preceptor for onboarding or training new team members, trainees, or students.
Start laboratory equipment and maintain daily logs and requested documentation.
Perform laboratory tests according to orders and instructions, draw blood, and perform point-of-care testing.
Order and stock supplies weekly, perform daily quality control and cleaning procedures, and cross-train team members.
Complete initial and ongoing competency assessments and required mandatory and population-specific education.
Identify opportunities to improve care delivery, suggest solutions, and pursue training or mentorship to support professional development.
Use material resources responsibly, minimize waste, and alert supervisors or ordering staff when supplies are running low.
May provide staffing coverage for absences, vacation, and leave.
Coordinate safe, quality patient care and documentation, using inclusive interdisciplinary communication and timely documentation.
Promote evidence-based practice and participate in value analysis and data collection related to patient care.
Follow organizational policies and professional requirements, including legal, regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards; may serve as a practice Safety Coach.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.