Certified Medical Assistant — Outpatient Care Advocate

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform CMA duties in an outpatient setting under supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, injections per policy, basic EKGs, and assisting physicians during exams.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation in EMR, site cleanliness, patient education, and coordinating front desk tasks such as scheduling and insurance authorizations.

Qualifications

• 1 year outpatient setting experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy, EKG, and BP skills required.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and medical history during intake.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures in ambulatory care.
• Document in EMR and coordinate with front desk for scheduling and insurance.
• Administer vaccines and collect specimens per policy.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Manual BP

CMA certification

Education

Certificate in Medical Assisting

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform CMA duties in an outpatient setting under supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, injections per policy, basic EKGs, and assisting physicians during exams.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation in EMR, site cleanliness, patient education, and coordinating front desk tasks such as scheduling and insurance authorizations.