Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Digestive Health - Cherokee Health Park

Job Description

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.

Job Summary :

The 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.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Clinical and Non-Clinical Duties and Expectations

• 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

Diagnostic Imaging Duties and Expectations

Laboratory Duties and Expectations

Patient Liaison

Team Work and Collaboration

Professional Development and Initiative

Evidence Based Practice and Research

Resources and Support

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education :

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

Must complete the required OSHA training course for operators of radiology equipment within sixty days of hire. within 60 Days Required and

Must have successfully passed a Medical Assistant credentialing body examination (AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT) with current and maintained Medical Assistant Credential. Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience :

Work experience in a practice setting Preferred and

Specific experience in practice specialty Required and

Radiology experience preferred, and / or will provide training within first sixty days. Required and

Phlebotomy certification preferred, and / or will provide training within first sixty days. Preferred

Required Minimum 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.

The employee should also be able to adhere to the WellStar Credo and Code of Conduct.

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