Medical Asst Cert WMG Spec

Wellstar Health System•Hiram, GA

10d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the direction of a physician, clinical lead, clinical nurse supervisor, nurse supervisor, and/or office manager. The role anticipates patient needs and provides care under physician direction, including preparing patients for examinations, assisting with treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, recording treatment in the medical record, and explaining 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 related front-office registration, laboratory testing, and radiology functions within a specialty setting. The position includes clinical and administrative work, diagnostic imaging procedures, and laboratory duties. It also involves patient-centered communication, interdisciplinary teamwork, ongoing professional development, evidence-based practice, and supporting efficient use of resources. The employee complies with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and a Medical Assisting certificate.
Current BLS, American Red Cross BLS, or BLS Instructor certification.
A current Medical Assistant credential obtained by passing an examination from AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT.
Complete the required OSHA training course for operators of radiology equipment within 60 days of hire.
Be organized and attentive to detail.
Work quickly and efficiently to support patient comfort and satisfaction.
Communicate and understand verbal and written English.
Use technology to support clinical care and possess basic computer skills.
Adhere to the Wellstar Credo and Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a practice setting.
Specific experience in the practice specialty.
Radiology experience; training may be provided within the first 60 days.
Phlebotomy certification; training may be provided within the first 60 days.

Responsibilities

Register patients and complete necessary registration operations.
Prepare equipment and rooms, assist physicians with patient treatments, and perform vital signs and other patient-preparation duties.
Rotate among clinical and non-clinical service areas, including laboratory, x-ray, and front office.
Attend to patients’ safety needs and cross-train other team members.
Perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist the clinical team and physicians.
Prepare and position patients for imaging procedures using proper techniques, including radiation protection; obtain views as ordered by the physician.
Process images and review them for correct identification and quality; maintain logs, reports, and documentation.
Start laboratory equipment daily and maintain required logs and documentation.
Perform ordered laboratory tests, draw blood samples, and perform point-of-care testing.
Order and stock supplies weekly, and perform daily quality-control and cleaning procedures.
Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care adapted to patients’ age, gender, disease, and cultural diversity.
Partner with patients and, as appropriate, family members or significant others; help patients feel at ease and keep their goals central to the plan of care.
Coordinate and document safe, quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication and timely documentation.
Complete initial and ongoing competency assessments, mandatory education, and population-specific education.
May serve as a preceptor for onboarding Medical Assistants or students and model professionalism for staff and students.
Promote evidence-based practice and participate in value analysis and data collection; consult appropriate experts and resources to address clinical practice questions.
Plan proactively for care across the care continuum and participate in developing protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation.
Support efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct; perform other duties as assigned.