Certified Medical Assistant- Pediatric Cardiology Smyrna
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Job Location:
Smyrna, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 whats possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry and in peoples lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Job Summary:
The Medical Assistant functions under the direction of the Physician Clinical Lead Clinical Nurse Supervisor Nurse Supervisor and/or Office Manager. Recognizes patients needs and symptoms in advance. Provides care for the patient under the physicians 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.
Clinical Duties and Expectations
Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age gender disease etc.) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity.
Partners with the patient and significant others and/or family (as appropriate); keeping the patient at ease in the office through a collaborative and communicative approach to all care rendered.
Prepares patient for the visit with the physicians/APPs.
Prepares rooms and equipment and aids physicians/APPs with treatment of patients.
Carries out orders generated from the office visit. Responds to patient requests generated outside of the office visit.
Maintains the safety needs of the patient at all times.
May be required to support front office operations by assisting with check-in check-out scheduling and other non-clinical functions.
30%
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
Provides patient care in accordance with recognized clinical practice guidelines and standards set forth by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or similar organizations.
Adheres to federal state and local laws and regulations as well as organizational and industry standards for clinical care.
Upholds all health care system/organizational and WMG policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description.
30%
Teamwork and Collaboration
Collaborates with providers nurses and clinical staff to uphold continuity and consistency of care.
Participates in daily huddles staff meetings and medical group or system workgroups/committees to represent the voice of the medical assistant.
Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in an inclusive manner that promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives to ensure alignment with best practices in medical assisting.
May be asked to serve as a preceptor to assist in the onboarding and/or training of new team members trainees or students.
20%
Professional Development and Initiative
Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment required mandatory education and population specific education.
Demonstrates leadership by identifying areas for improvement in care delivery and suggesting innovative solutions.
Participates in workgroups committees and shared decision-making groups.
Regularly reflects on personal performance and areas of strength or weakness. Uses this insight to seek out relevant training or mentorship to continuously improve.
10%
Resources and Support
Supports efficient and effective use of material resources in a fiscally responsible manner. Minimizes waste of medical supplies and medications.
Alerts supervisors or ordering staff when supplies are running low.
May be asked to provide staffing coverage for absences vacation and leave.
10%
High School Diploma General Required and(
GED General Required or
Other / Certificate Medical Assisting Required or)
Experience in the physician practice setting Preferred
Minimum 1 year Experience in the area or specialty the candidate is applying for Preferred
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ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
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NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant
RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workand enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia and start a future that gives you more.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
About Company
Wellstar is the largest and most integrated healthcare system in Georgia, affiliated medical groups, urgent care centers and provide tailored health plans. Wellstar has medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer treatment, neurolog ... View more
