Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Diagnostics

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Medical Assistant to perform CMA duties under licensed providers in outpatient care, taking vital signs, preparing rooms, and stocking supplies. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, performing basic diagnostic tasks, collecting specimens, documenting in EMR, and supporting front desk operations.

Requires CMA or medical assisting certification, BLS, and at least 1 year outpatient experience; GA driver’s license may be preferred for some

Qualifications

• Medical assisting certification or an associate degree preferred.
• Current BLS certification required at hire.
• Minimum 1 year outpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and collect patient information in an outpatient setting.
• Assist physicians with exams; prepare room and supplies.
• Document procedures in EMR and provide patient education.
• Obtain labs, collect specimens, and administer vaccines per policy.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock medical supplies; handle front desk tasks as assigned.
• Comply with Wellstar Health System policies and safety standards.
• Answer triage calls and coordinate care with providers.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Education

Medical Assistant Certification or Associate Degree

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Medical Assistant to perform CMA duties under licensed providers in outpatient care, taking vital signs, preparing rooms, and stocking supplies. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, performing basic diagnostic tasks, collecting specimens, documenting in EMR, and supporting front desk operations.

Requires CMA or medical assisting certification, BLS, and at least 1 year outpatient experience; GA driver’s license may be preferred for some