What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Cert - Digestive Health Clinic (Gastroenterology) - Augusta, GA position at Wellstar Health System?
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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
Performs assigned patient care duties under the direction of a licensed provider (MD/PA/NP) or RN. Responsible for
performing CMA clinical duties to include, but not limited to obtaining vital signs, administering limited profile of
medications/injections per approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood,
cleaning equipment, ordering/stocking supplies, and maintaining exam rooms in an outpatient care setting. Assists in
emergencies as directed by licensed provider or RN. Duties are practice site-specific and may fluctuate based on location.
Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions
Completion of Ambulatory Intake to include: Interviewing patients for information about the visit and any
recent problems. Obtains vital signs, height and weight, medical, family, and social history. Verified that one
current problem exists. Update allergies and medications and accurately record findings on intake form in
EMR. May be required to perform EKGs, ABIs, six-minute walk tests, etc.
Assists physicians with exams and procedures. Prepares room with supplies and instruments. Provides
education and emotional support to the patient throughout the procedure. Properly disposes of biohazard
waste. Documents procedure in AD Hoc note in EMR.
Answers triage nurse line or retrieves voicemail messages. Provides information to caller promptly (within
24 hours). Documents disposition/request for information via inbox message in PowerChart to patients
physician. Consults with RN/PA in the clinic as necessary in absence of a physician. Maintains contact with
supported providers during nonclinic days via phone, PowerChart inbox messages, etc.
Obtains labs (to include blood, urine, and nasal swabs) per hospital policy; documents and enters charges
accordingly. May administer seasonal flu/pneumonia vaccines and other site-specific premeasured injections.
Maintains assigned exam rooms. Wipes down exam table, equipment, BP cuffs, scales, computer keyboard.
Restocks linen and medical supplies. Annotates same on room log. Monitor expiration dates on all applicable
supplies. Maintains assigned areas of the clinic by completing environmental sweeps monthly or more often.
Front office duties as assigned (registration, scheduling, payment collection, check-in/out, insurance
authorization, etc.) Other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Certified as a Medical Assistant by one of the
following bodies: AAMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA,
or MedCA Upon Hire Required
Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 1 year outpatient setting; prefer experience in the specialty for which applicant is
Applying Preferred
Valid GA drivers' license required if working in Virtual Care or Wellness on Wheels Required
Required Minimum Skills
phlebotomy/EKG/manual BP
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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
Performs assigned patient care duties under the direction of a licensed provider (MD/PA/NP) or RN. Responsible for
performing CMA clinical duties to include, but not limited to obtaining vital signs, administering limited profile of
medications/injections per approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood,
cleaning equipment, ordering/stocking supplies, and maintaining exam rooms in an outpatient care setting. Assists in
emergencies as directed by licensed provider or RN. Duties are practice site-specific and may fluctuate based on location.
Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions
Completion of Ambulatory Intake to include: Interviewing patients for information about the visit and any
recent problems. Obtains vital signs, height and weight, medical, family, and social history. Verified that one
current problem exists. Update allergies and medications and accurately record findings on intake form in
EMR. May be required to perform EKGs, ABIs, six-minute walk tests, etc.
Assists physicians with exams and procedures. Prepares room with supplies and instruments. Provides
education and emotional support to the patient throughout the procedure. Properly disposes of biohazard
waste. Documents procedure in AD Hoc note in EMR.
Answers triage nurse line or retrieves voicemail messages. Provides information to caller promptly (within
24 hours). Documents disposition/request for information via inbox message in PowerChart to patients
physician. Consults with RN/PA in the clinic as necessary in absence of a physician. Maintains contact with
supported providers during nonclinic days via phone, PowerChart inbox messages, etc.
Obtains labs (to include blood, urine, and nasal swabs) per hospital policy; documents and enters charges
accordingly. May administer seasonal flu/pneumonia vaccines and other site-specific premeasured injections.
Maintains assigned exam rooms. Wipes down exam table, equipment, BP cuffs, scales, computer keyboard.
Restocks linen and medical supplies. Annotates same on room log. Monitor expiration dates on all applicable
supplies. Maintains assigned areas of the clinic by completing environmental sweeps monthly or more often.
Front office duties as assigned (registration, scheduling, payment collection, check-in/out, insurance
authorization, etc.) Other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
- Other / Certificate Medical Assisting or Associates Medical Assisting-Preferred
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- BLS - Instructor or Basic Life Support
- Cert Medical Assistant
Certified as a Medical Assistant by one of the
following bodies: AAMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA,
or MedCA Upon Hire Required
Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 1 year outpatient setting; prefer experience in the specialty for which applicant is
Applying Preferred
Valid GA drivers' license required if working in Virtual Care or Wellness on Wheels Required
Required Minimum Skills
phlebotomy/EKG/manual BP
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.