Certified Medical Assistant(CMA)- Primary Care @ Alpharetta

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Job Summary:

The Advanced Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) functions under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor or Office/Practice Manager and serves as a clinical resource and a role model for other team members (i.e., medical assistants, students/externs, and trainees). This role is recognized as a leader in the profession of medical assisting via participation and advancement through the WMG MA Ladders Program. Through participation in the Program, the MA has demonstrated a commitment to clinical excellence, medical group and community involvement, and professional development. Advanced CMA recognizes patient's needs and symptoms in advance, escalates appropriately, and follows physician's orders to provide care (including preparing patients for exams and assisting during treatments) and demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients of all ages including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, as applicable. The Advanced CMA serves as a preceptor, proficient in instructing and/or educating other team members of competencies and skills with strong communication and critical thinking skills, demonstrating professionalism even in difficult and fast-paced environments. The Advanced CMA has a proven track record of attendance and punctuality and exemplifies consistent adherence to policies and procedures. Under direction/supervision of the WMG Nursing Leadership Team, Nurse Supervisor, and/or Office/Practice Manager, the Advanced CMA will promote clinical competency, prepare, and lead daily huddles, and maintain clinical quality. This includes but not limited to quality control logs, emergency equipment, inventories of medications and supplies, and programs (e.g., VFC), and survey readiness as it relates to back office clinical operations.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Liaison

Leadership

Teamwork and Collaboration

Professional Development and Initiative

Evidence Based Practice and Research

Resources and Support

Compliance and Risk Management

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):

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Current certification from one of the following medical assisting credentialing bodies: AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA) or NCCT (NCMA) Required and Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association, prior to hire date Required

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years Must have achieved and maintained Level III status in the CMA Ladders Program across two consecutive program years Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Ability to read, write and speak the English language. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care. Ability to multi-task essential. Ability to function in stressful situations. Strong detail orientation required. Computer skills required. Time management and strong organizational skills are required. Basic computer skills required. Ability to enter information into an electronic medical record required.

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Location:
Alpharetta

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