Medical Assistant (CMA) - Orthopedics and Sports at Wellstar Health Systems in Marietta, Georgia

Job Description:

Overview

The Medical Assistant (CMA) - Orthopedics and Sports is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Full Time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a Medical Assistant (CMA) - Orthopedics and Sports:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details


Facility: 55 Whitcher Street


Job Summary: The Certified Medical Assistant Scribe (CMA Scribe) functions under the direction of the physician, nurse supervisor, 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 recording care 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. The CMA Scribe observes the provider during patient encounters and performs documentation on the provider's behalf, via the patient's electronic medical record (EMR). All documentation is reviewed and/or edited by the provider. It is signed with an attestation by the provider that the scribed chart accurately reflects all work performed by the provider. Performs other duties as necessary. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Evidence Based Practice and Research A. Promotes evidence-based practice, regarding safe, quality patient care. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products. B. Upholds 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 C. Participates 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. Clinical Documentation/Scribing A. Chart in real-time as the physician assesses and examines the patient B. Document the history, physical exam, assessment and plan, procedures, treatment, and physician consultations C. Record dictated notes and Pend orders for physician to review and Sign D. Locate and obtain past medical histories, previous charts, past results, and studies E. Check on the progress of labs, imaging studies, and other patient data F. Retrieve and display current and past EKGs and imaging films (e.g., x-rays) for the physician to review and document interpretation G. Understand basic ICD-10 documentation requirements H. Comply with all national and local PHI laws Teamwork and Collaboration A. Coordinates 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), completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. 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 Patient Liaison A. 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 B. Always partners with the patient and significant others and/or family (as appropriate); keeping the patient at ease in the physicians office, and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care C. Practices using current clinical practice standards Professional Development and Initiative A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, and population specific education B. May 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 Resources and Support A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum B. Participates 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 C. Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources Required Minimum Education: High school diploma and/or equivalent Required and Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Cert Medical Assistant


• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

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 Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association, prior to hire date. Required Required Minimum Experience: Work experience in a physician practice setting and medical scribe experience Preferred and Specific experience in practice specialty Required Required Minimum Skills: Must be organized and attentive to detail. Must be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong computer skills technological savvy. A typing speed of 50+ WPM.



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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.



Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.



Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.



Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  
  

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