Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Urgent Care

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 7, 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.ResponsibilitiesThe Medical Assistant functions under the direction of the Physician, Clinical Lead, Clinical Nurse Supervisor, Nurse Supervisor and/or Office Manager. 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.QualificationsRequired 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 within sixty days of hire. -Required Minimum Experience
    • Work experience in a practice setting preferred. Specific experience in practice specialty may be required. Radiology experience preferred, and/or will provide training within first sixty days.
    • Phlebotomy certification preferred, and/or will provide training within first sixty days. -Required Skills
      • Must 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. -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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