Certified Medical Assistant - Augusta Clinic Float Team

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to work at various clinics within Augusta, Georgia. This role involves performing patient care duties under the supervision of licensed providers and maintaining an efficient outpatient care environment.

Key responsibilities include vital sign collection, assisting with exams, and complying with Wellstar policies. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a certificate in medical assisting, and at least one year of experience in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in an outpatient setting.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant is required.
• BLS certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collect vital signs and patient history, and maintain accurate EMR entries.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures, ensuring cleanliness and readiness.
• Respond to caller inquiries promptly and accurately document interactions.
• Obtain laboratory samples and administer vaccinations as per policy.
• Perform front-office duties including registration and scheduling.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Manual blood pressure measurement

Education

High School Diploma

Certificate in Medical Assisting

Job description

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant will work at various Wellstar Clinics within an assigned region. They perform assigned patient care duties under the direction of a licensed provider (MD/PA/NP) or RN, including vital sign collection, specimen collection, basic diagnostic testing, medication administration within approved scopes, and maintaining exam rooms in an outpatient care setting.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Completion of Ambulatory Intake: interview patients, obtain vital signs, height and weight, medical, family, and social history, verify current problem, update allergies and medications, and accurately record findings in the EMR. May be required to perform EKGs, ABIs, six‑minute walk tests, etc.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures, prepare rooms with supplies and instruments, provide education and emotional support to patients during procedures, dispose of biohazard waste properly, and document procedures in the EMR.
• Answer triage nurse line or retrieve voicemail messages, provide information to callers promptly (within 24 hours), document dispositions in PowerChart, consult with RN/PA as needed, and maintain contact with supported providers during non‑clinic days.
• Obtain labs (blood, urine, nasal swabs) per policy, document and charge accordingly; administer seasonal flu/pneumonia vaccines and other site‑specific pre‑measured injections.
• Maintain assigned exam rooms: wipe down tables, equipment, BP cuffs, scales, computer keyboards, restock linen and supplies, log activities, monitor expiration dates, and perform environmental sweeps monthly or more often.
• Perform front‑office duties as assigned (registration, scheduling, payment collection, check‑in/out, insurance authorization, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• High School Diploma
• Certificate in Medical Assisting

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• BLS-I - Basic Life Support – Instructor or BLS – Basic Life Support
• CMA – Certified Medical Assistant

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 1 year in an outpatient setting.

Required Minimum Skills

• Phlebotomy, EKG, and manual blood pressure measurement