Medical Assistant Cert - Adult Primary Care, various clinics, Aug, GA

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Augusta, GA. This role involves performing essential patient care duties, including obtaining vital signs, assisting with examinations, and maintaining a clean and organized clinic environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for healthcare, a strong foundation in medical assisting, and the ability to provide compassionate care to patients. With a focus on teamwork and professional growth, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
• Required certifications: BLS, Certified Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care duties under supervision of licensed providers.
• Obtain vital signs, administer medications, and assist in procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Manual Blood Pressure

Patient Care

EMR Documentation

Education

Medical Assisting Certificate

Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting

Tools

PowerChart

EMR Systems

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Medical Assistant Cert - Adult Primary Care, various clinics, Aug, GA

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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.

Facility: Wellstar MCG Health

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

• 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.

• BLS - Instructor or Basic Life Support
• Cert Medical Assistant
  
  

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

Valid GA drivers' license required if working in Virtual Care or Wellness on Wheels Required

Required Minimum Skills

phlebotomy/EKG/manual BP

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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