Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Orthopedics and Sports - Douglasville

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary :

The Musculoskeletal (MSK) Certified Medical Assistant functions under the direction of the Physician / APP, Nurse Supervisor / Clinical Lead, and / or Practice / 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 documenting 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.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Clinical and Non-Clinical Duties and Expectations

• Rotates among various clinical and non-clinical service areas, such as x-ray (where performed), and front office.
• Registers patients upon entrance to facility.
• Assists with completion of FMLA forms.
• Coordinates / communicates information with Workers Compensation Adjuster.
• Orders clinical supplies and stock exam rooms.
• Prepares exam rooms to aid physicians with treatment of patients.
• Performs vital signs and gathers information to prepare patients for provider examination.
• Assists physician / APP with bracing, splinting, casting, injections, suture, and staple removal.
• Performs basic wound care under the direction of the physician / APP.
• Performs as a medical scribe, assisting physician / APP with documentation of progress note and order entry.
• Assists with the preparation of pharmaceutical refills for physician / APP approval.
• Performs precertification of surgery, schedules surgery, and post operative therapy, and home health care.
• Assists with DME orders and instruction for patients.
• Maintains required clinical logs : cast saw, eye wash stations, emergency boxes, oxygen tanks.
• Assists with medical assistant student clinical rotations and mentorship, and cross-training of other team members.
• Assists with patient calls and inquiries, and escalates triage calls to the RN, APP, or physician.
• Anticipates and maintains the safety needs of the patient.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.

Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Duties and Expectations (In areas performed)

Patient Liaison

Teamwork 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 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 physician practice setting Preferred and

Specific experience in practice specialty Preferred and

Radiology experience preferred, and / or will provide training within first sixty days in applicable areas only Preferred

Required Minimum Skills :

Must be organized and attentive to detail. High

Must be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction. High

Able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills. High

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

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