Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- Primary Care

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewHow 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.Wellstar Primary CarePrimary care physicians"-- - -internists and family medicine specialists"-- - - manage both routine and specialized healthcare needs. From diagnosing and treating chronic conditions like allergies and diabetes, to screening and counseling, they treat the whole person, with an eye on family wellness and disease prevention.ResponsibilitiesPrimary- Shallowford3921 Shallowford RoadMarietta,-- -Georgia-- -30062The Medical Assistant functions under the direction of the Physician, Clinical Lead, Clinical NurseSupervisor, Nurse Supervisor and/or Office Manager. Recognizes patient's needs and symptoms inadvance. 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 themedical 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 geriatricpopulations. Performs other duties as necessary.QualificationsRequired Minimum EducationHigh School diploma and/or equivalent required.Preferred EducationGraduate from an accredited medical assistant programGraduate from a newly formed medical assistant program in which the program has the intent to seek CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation-- -Required Minimum CertificationMust have successfully passed a Medical Assistant credentialing body examination (AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT) with current and maintained Medical Assistant CredentialMust have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association, prior to hire date.Required Minimum ExperienceWork experience in a practice setting preferred. Specific experience in practice specialty may be required.Required SkillsMust be organized and attentive to detail.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.The employee should also be able to adhere to the WellStar Credo and Code of Conduct.We'd like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we'll help you make the most of all life's moments - on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including:-- -Your Wellness,-- -Your Pay,-- -Your Future,-- -Your Joy.-- - We think it's pretty simple - we care for our team members and our team members care for the community. Make a difference in patients' lives... and your own! Here, it's more than healthcare - it's CareerCare!

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