Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology Clinic - Augusta

Wellstar Medical Group, LLC; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Medical Group, LLC is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support licensed providers in outpatient clinics. You will perform CMA duties, take vital signs, collect specimens, administer limited injections, and prepare exam rooms.

The role requires BLS, CMA certification, and at least 1 year of outpatient experience. You will assist in exams, manage front desk tasks as needed, and ensure patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy/EKG/manual BP skills required.
• Certification as Medical Assistant per approved bodies.
• 1 year outpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform CMA duties: obtain vital signs, injections, specimen collection, simple diagnostic tests.
• Assists in exams and procedures; prepare rooms and supplies; dispose of biohazard waste.
• May conduct triage and front-office tasks such as scheduling and patient check-in.
• Maintain EMR documentation and room logs; ensure equipment and supplies are stocked.
• Support licensed providers and RN in clinic operations and patient flow.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

BP measurement

Education

Medical Assistant certificate/associates

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Performs assigned patient care duties under the direction of a licensed provider (MD/PA/NP) or RN. Responsible for
performing CMA clinical duties to include, but not limited to obtaining vital signs, administering limited profile of
medications/injections per approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood,
cleaning equipment, ordering/stocking supplies, and maintaining exam rooms in an outpatient care setting. Assists in
emergencies as directed by licensed provider or RN. Duties are practice site-specific and may fluctuate based on location.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Completion of Ambulatory Intake to include: Interviewing patients for information about the visit and any recent problems. Obtains vital signs, height and weight, medical, family, and social history. Verified that one current problem exists. Update allergies and medications and accurately record findings on intake form in EMR. May be required to perform EKGs, ABIs, six-minute walk tests, etc. 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 nonclinic 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. 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. Maintains assigned exam rooms. Wipes down exam table, equipment, BP cuffs, scales, computer keyboard. Restocks linen and medical supplies. Annotates same on room log. Monitor expiration dates on all applicable supplies. Maintains assigned areas of the clinic by completing environmental sweeps monthly or more often. Front office duties as assigned (registration, scheduling, payment collection, check-in/out, insurance authorization, etc.) Other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education:

• Other / Certificate Medical Assisting or Associates Medical Assisting-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Certified as a Medical Assistant by one of the following bodies: AAMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, or MedCA Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year outpatient setting; prefer experience in the specialty for which applicant is applying Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

• phlebotomy/EKG/manual BP

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