Neurology Medical Assistant: Radiology, Lab & Patient Care

Wellstar Health Systems; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems in Georgia seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, clinical leadership, and office management. You will register patients, prepare exam rooms, assist during treatments, take vitals, and coordinate tests while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered care.

This role also covers radiology, laboratory tasks, and front-office duties across diverse clinical areas, requiring strong organization, clear English communication, and strict adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED General or Other / Certificate Medical Assisting
• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated
• Must have successfully passed a Medical Assistant credentialing body examination (AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT) with current credential

Responsibilities

• Register patient upon entrance to facility
• Perform all necessary registration operations
• Prepare equipment and rooms and aid physician with treatment of patients
• Perform vitals and other duties to prep patients
• Rotate among various clinical and non-clinical service areas such as lab, x-ray, and front office
• Main safety needs of the patient
• Cross train other team members
• Perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist clinical team and physicians in treatment of the patients
• Prepare and position the patients for imaging procedures ensuring radiation protection
• Obtain optimum views as ordered by the physician
• Process images and review for proper identification and quality control
• Complete and maintain logs, reports, and documentation
• Properly start lab equipment daily and maintain logs and documentation
• Perform laboratory tests according to orders and instructions
• Draw blood samples from patients and perform Point of Care testing
• Order and stock supplies weekly
• Perform daily quality control and cleaning procedures
• Cross train other team members
• Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics
• Partners with patient and family using appropriate communication methods
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration in fiscally responsible manner
• Completes professional competency assessments and mandatory education
• Promotes evidence-based practice and adheres to policies and safety standards
• Participates in data collection and quality improvement

Skills

Organized

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Wellstar Health Systems in Georgia seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, clinical leadership, and office management. You will register patients, prepare exam rooms, assist during treatments, take vitals, and coordinate tests while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered care.

This role also covers radiology, laboratory tasks, and front-office duties across diverse clinical areas, requiring strong organization, clear English communication, and strict adherence to safety standards.