Lead Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Urgent Care
Wellstar Health Systems

Job Info

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Overview

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.
Responsibilities

The Lead Certified Medical Assistant - Urgent Care functions under the direction of the Physician, Clinical Lead, Clinical Nurse Supervisor, Nurse Supervisor and/or Practice Manager. Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients of all ages within the medical assistant scope including but not limited to defined scope of radiology and laboratory functions. Proficient in instructing and/or mentoring other team members in these competencies and skills. Serves as a liaison between other Medical Assistant Urgent Care Cert WMG team members and individuals in Clinical Services who oversee Radiology and Laboratory functions. Collaborates with team members and Practice Manager to ensure appropriate rotation of other Medical Assistant Urgent Care Cert WMG team members so that knowledge and skills can be maintained. Recognizes patient's needs and symptoms in advance. Provides care for the patient under the physician's direction. Includes preparing patient for exams, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care and recording treatment in the medical record. Assists with explaining patient instructions to the patient/family. Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients of all ages including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Performs other duties as necessary related to front office registration, laboratory testing, and radiology functions within a specialty setting.

Facility Location

3576 GA 138Stockbridge, Georgia 30281
Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

• High School diploma and/or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Graduate from a newly formed medical assistant program in which the program has the intent to seek CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation preferred.

Required Minimum Certification:

• Must have successfully passed a Medical Assistant credentialing body examination (AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT) with current and maintained Medical Assistant Credential.
• Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association, prior to hire date.
• Must complete the required OSHA training course for operators of radiology equipment.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred (CPT).

Required Minimum Experience:

• 12 months experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Work experience in a practice setting preferred. Specific experience in practice specialty may be required.
• Radiology experience preferred.

Required Minimum Skills:

• Must have knowledge of health care and medical procedures,
• interpersonal/human relations skills,
• interact positively with other team members, providers, and patients.
• Able to serve as a mentor to other team members in a collaborative, supportive manner.
• Must be organized and attentive to detail with a desire for continual self-improvement.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills.

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