Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Urology - Roswell
Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Roswell
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
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. Work Shift Day (United States of
America) Job Summary: The Medical Assistant functions under the
direction of the Physician, Clinical Lead, Clinical Nurse
Supervisor, Nurse Supervisor and/or 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 treatment 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. Performs other duties as necessary related to front
office registration, laboratory testing, and radiology functions
within a specialty setting. Core Responsibilities and Essential
Functions: Clinical and Non-Clinical Duties and Expectationsa.
Register patient upon entrance to facilityb. Perform all necessary
registration operationsc. Prepare equipment and rooms and aid
physician with treatment of patientsd. Perform vitals and other
duties to prep patientse. Rotate among various clinical and
non-clinical service areas such as lab, x-ray, and front officef.
Main safety needs of the patientg. Cross train other team
membersDiagnostic Imaging Duties and Expectationsa. Perform
radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist
clinical team and physicians in treatment of the patients.b.
Prepare and position the patients for imaging procedures ensuring
all proper techniques including radiation protection.c. Obtain
optimum views as ordered by the physiciand. Process images and
review for proper identification and quality control.e. Cross train
other team membersf. Complete and maintain logs, reports, and
documentationLaboratory Duties and Expectationsa. Properly start
lab equipment daily and maintain daily logs and documentation
requestedb. Perform laboratory tests according to orders and
instructionsc. Draw blood samples from patients and perform Point
of Care testingd. Order and stock supplies weeklye. Perform daily
quality control and cleaning procedures according to guidelinesf.
Cross train other team membersPatient Liaisona. 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) using
such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g.,Huddles;
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.c. Practices using current clinical practice
standards.Team Work and Collaborationa. 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, 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 Initiativea. 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.Evidence Based Practice and Researcha.
Promotes 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.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. May serve as practice Safety
Coach.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.Resources and Supporta. Proactively plans for
the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of
giving direct patient care.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
(i.e., relevant patient populations).c. Supports efficient and
effective use of human and material resources.Performs other duties
as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies,
standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
* High School Diploma General or GED General or Other / Certificate
Medical Assisting Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
* BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life
Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor * CMA - Cert
Medical Assistant or MEDCA - Certified Clinical & Administrative
Medical Assistant or NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant or
RMA - Registered Medical Assistant or CCMA - Certified Clinical
Medical Assistant 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 RequiredMust have a current BLS card
from the American Heart Association Upon Hire RequiredMust complete
the required OSHA training course for operators of radiology
equipment within 60 Days Required Required Minimum Experience: Work
experience in a practice setting preferredSpecific experience in
practice specialty may (and/or will provide training within first
sixty days) PreferredPhlebotomy certification (and/or will provide
training within first sixty days) Preferred Required Minimum
Skills: Must be organized and attentive to detail.Must be able to
work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and
satisfaction.Able to communicate and understand verbal and written
English language, optimize the use of technology to support
clinical care and holds basic computer skills.The employee should
also be able to adhere to the WellStar Credo and Code of Conduct.
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