Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- Augusta Float Pool

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.; United States; Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to perform ambulatory patient care duties under the supervision of licensed providers. Responsibilities include vital signs, basic injections, specimen collection, and assisting in exams and procedures in an outpatient setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or medical assisting certificate and relevant BLS certifications, with at least 1 year of outpatient experience.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma / GED or Medical Assisting certificate.
• BLS Instructor or BLS or ARC-BLS CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/NAHP certification required.
• Minimum 1 year outpatient setting experience; prefer specialty related.

Aufgaben

• Perform ambulatory intake including vital signs, interview patients and document information in EMR.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures; prepare rooms and supplies; provide education and support to patients.
• Obtain labs (blood, urine) per hospital policy and document charges in EMR.
• Front office duties as assigned (registration, scheduling, payments, insurance authorization).
• Adhere to Wellstar Health System policies, standards of care and code of conduct.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

EKG

Manual BP

Ausbildung

High School Diploma / GED / Medical Assisting certificate

Jobbeschreibung

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. 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. 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. 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. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma / GED General or Other / Certificate Medical Assisting

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

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS‑I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support CMA - Cert Medical Assistant or RMA - Registered Medical Assistant or CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant or NRCMA (NAHP) - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Required Minimum Experience:

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

Required Required Minimum Skills:

Phlebotomy/EKG/Manual BP

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