Certified Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse - WellStar

Job Description: The Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse will be working in the WellStar Department. This candidate will work with the treatment team to support our patients' medical and psychological needs. This will include ensuring proper documentation as required by state and federal law, intake of patients and their initial medical history, responding to messages and calls and communicating them based on urgency. Assist with referrals, prior authorizations, and records requests. Assist with capturing Point-of-Care lab tests, injections, and vital signs. This position will work Monday-Friday, 11:30PM-7:30AM.

What you'll be doing:

• Obtain Ha1c, vital signs, and drug screens for clients during registration.
• Make referral to Case Manager if needed for abnormal lab values
• Make request for supply orders.
• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist with messages and prior authorizations.
• Coverage for other nurses if necessary.
• May interface with local physician offices and laboratories to obtain lab results/coordinate care.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Complete all yearly trainings.
• Maintain licensure/certification.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What we're looking for:

• Valid Alabama Nurse License with at least two years' experience preferred, if applicable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer experience to include electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office
• Candidates certified by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with some experience in the field preferred but not required.
  • A copy of your current Medical Assistant Certificate must be provided along with your application.
  • Selected Certified Medical Assistant/Registered Medical Assistant candidate will be required to obtain either the AAMA CMA or AMT RMA certification within 90 days of hire to be reimbursed upon obtaining certification.

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premium
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the yea
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition discounts
• Licensure reimbursement through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.