Medical Asst Cert WMG Spec

Wellstar•Hiram, GA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the direction of a physician and designated clinical or office leaders, anticipating patients’ needs and providing care under physician direction. The role prepares patients for examinations, assists with treatments, coordinates tests and follow-up care, records treatment in the medical record, and helps explain instructions to patients and families. The Medical Assistant demonstrates competency in caring for patients across all age groups, from neonates through geriatric populations, and may perform front-office registration, laboratory testing, and radiology functions in a specialty setting. The position combines clinical and non-clinical duties, including patient registration, room and equipment preparation, vital signs, and rotation among clinical service areas. Depending on assigned duties, it also involves diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, blood draws, point-of-care testing, quality control, documentation, and supply management. The Medical Assistant provides patient-centered care, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, maintains professional competencies, supports evidence-based practice and safe resource use, and complies with Wellstar policies and applicable standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical assisting certificate or education.
Current Medical Assistant credential obtained by passing an examination from AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT; required upon hire.
Current BLS, American Red Cross BLS, or BLS Instructor certification, or an accepted Medical Assistant credential listed in the posting, as applicable.
Complete the required OSHA training course for operators of radiology equipment within 60 days of hire.
Work experience in a practice setting.
Organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently to support patient comfort and satisfaction.
Ability to communicate and understand spoken and written English.
Basic computer skills and ability to use technology to support clinical care.
Ability to adhere to the Wellstar Credo and Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

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 treatment, and obtain vital signs and other patient-preparation information.
Rotate among clinical and non-clinical service areas, including laboratory, x-ray, and front office.
Address patient safety needs and cross-train other team members.
Perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures as assigned; prepare and position patients, use radiation protection techniques, obtain ordered views, process images, and check identification and image quality.
Maintain imaging logs, reports, and documentation.
Start laboratory equipment, maintain logs, perform ordered laboratory tests, draw blood, and perform point-of-care testing.
Order and stock supplies and perform daily laboratory quality control and cleaning procedures.
Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care that respects population-specific needs and cultural diversity, partners with patients and families, and helps keep patients at ease.
Coordinate delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care through timely documentation and respectful interdisciplinary communication.
Complete required competency assessments, mandatory education, and population-specific education; may serve as a preceptor for new Medical Assistants or students.
Promote evidence-based practice, participate in value analysis and data collection, consult appropriate experts and resources, and uphold organizational policies and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Plan for patient 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.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.