Non-certified Medical Assistant
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.
The Non-certified Medical Assistant provides care for patients under the direction of the physician or nurse. Key responsibilities of the role include preparing patients for examinations, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, and documenting care in the medical record. Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients of all ages including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Performs other duties as delegated.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :
Provides relationship-based patient-centered care that is consistent with population-specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease state, etc.) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
Assists with patient flow and roomingCarries out physician orders generated from patient visit, such as vaccine or medication administration, screenings, EKGs, lab point of care testing, etc., as defined in designated role-based clinical competenciesDocuments all care delivered in the electronic medical record in a timely mannerKeeps patient examination rooms stocked, clean and free of clutterAssists nurse and other members of care team with care delivery, as assigned and within scope of practiceTeamwork, Collaboration and CommunicationCoordinates the delivery and documentation of safe, quality care that promotes the professional practice care delivery model
Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team membersUses positive and respectful communication with all members of the care team, patients, and familiesProfessional DevelopmentCompletes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, required annual learning, and other education as assigned
Serves as a role model for all staff disciplines and students to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling professionalism and creating a healthy work environmentMay serve as a preceptor or mentor for new staff and studentsPatient SafetyPromotes a safe and hazard-free environment for the provision of high-quality patient care
Reports to leadership potential patient safety hazards identifiedIntegrates health promotion and patient safety principles into the delivery of care via the application of evidence-based practice and best practice workflows to ensure that care is individualized, exceeds patient expectations, and promotes quality outcomesParticipates in patient safety events and education, as requiredQuality and RegulatoryUpholds all system / organizational and WMG policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description
Demonstrates consistent use of appropriate hand hygieneFollows appropriate PPE and infection prevention policies in the delivery of quality, safe patient careAssures that all quality control measures are completed and documented on appropriate logsRequired Minimum Education :
High School Diploma Other or GED OtherRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - InstructorAdditional License(s) and Certification(s) :
Must successfully pass a Medical Assistant credentialing body examination (AMT) within 90 Days RequiredMust have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association, prior to hire date RequiredRequired Minimum Experience :
Specific experience in practice specialty PreferredRequired Minimum Skills :
Ability to read, write and speak the English languageStrong customer service and interpersonal skillsAbility to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient careAbility to multi-task essentialAbility to function in stressful situationsStrong detail orientation requiredComputer skills requiredTime management and strong organizational skills are requiredBasic computer skills requiredAbility to enter information into an electronic medical record requiredBasic medical terminology requiredJoin 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.