Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Gynecologic Oncology Kennestone Outpatient Pavilion at Wellstar

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 ShiftDay (United States of America)OverviewThe Medical Assistant functions under the direction of the Physician Clinical Lead Clinical NurseSupervisor Nurse Supervisor and/or Office Manager. Recognizes patients needs and symptoms inadvance. Provides care for the patient under the physicians direction. Includes preparing patient for examsassisting during treatments coordinating tests and follow-up care and recording treatment in the medicalrecord. Assists with explaining patient instructions to the patient/family. Demonstrates competency andskills to serve patients of all ages including neonate infant child adolescent adult and geriatricpopulations. Performs other duties as necessary related to front office registration laboratory testing andradiology functions within a specialty setting.ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilites and Essential FunctionsClinical and Non-Clinical Duties and Expectations patient upon entrance to facility all necessary registration operations equipment and rooms and aid physician with treatment of patients vitals and other duties to prep patients among various clinical and non-clinical service areas such as lab x-ray and front office safety needs of the patient train other team membersDiagnostic Imaging Duties and Expectations radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist clinical team and physicians in treatment of the patients. and position the patients for imaging procedures ensuring all proper techniques including radiation protection. optimum views as ordered by the physician images and review for proper identification and quality control. train other team members and maintain logs reports and documentationLaboratory Duties and Expectations start lab equipment daily and maintain daily logs and documentation requested laboratory tests according to orders and instructions blood samples from patients and perform Point of Care testing and stock supplies weekly daily quality control and cleaning procedures according to guidelines train other team membersPatient Liaison 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) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and explanation of physicians instructions ); keeping the patient at ease in the physicians office and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. using current clinical practice standards.Team Work and Collaboration the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (huddles interdisciplinary rounds); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful inclusive clinical environment.b.B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.Professional Development and Initiative all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment required mandatory education and population specific education. be asked to serve as a preceptor for onboarding Medical Assistants/students and is an exemplary role model for all staff or students for all disciplines to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling professionalism and creating a healthy work environment.Evidence Based Practice and Research Evidence based practice in regards to safe quality patient care. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products. all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes. May serve as practice Safety Coach. in data collection poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.Resources and Support plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e. relevant patient populations). efficient and effective use of human and material resources.Required for All JobsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies standards of work and code of conduct.QualificationsRequired Minimum EducationHigh school diploma and/or equivalent Required orGraduate from an accredited medical assistant program Preferred orGraduate from a newly formed medical assistant program in which the program has the intent to seek CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation PreferredRequired Minimum ExperienceWork experience in a practice setting preferred. Preferred orSpecific experience in practice specialty may be required. Required orRadiology experience preferred and/or will provide training within first sixty days. Preferred orPhlebotomy certification preferred and/or will provide training within first sixty days. PreferredRequired Minimum SkillsRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)Basic Life Support RequiredBLS - Instructor RequiredBLS - Provisional RequiredCert Medical Assistant RequiredAdditional Licenses and CertificationsJoin 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 Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1