Medical Assistant; CMA - Orthopedics & Sports - East Cobb Health Park

Medical Assistant (CMA) - Orthopedics & Sports - East Cobb Health Park

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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.

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The Musculoskeletal (MSK) Certified Medical Assistant functions under the direction of the Physician/APP, Nurse Supervisor/Clinical Lead, and/or Practice/Office Manager. Recognizes patient’s needs and symptoms in advance, provides care under the physician’s direction, prepares patients for exams, assists during treatments, coordinates tests and follow‑up care, documents in the medical record, and explains patient instructions. Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients of all ages—including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

• Clinical and Non‑Clinical Duties and Expectations: rotates among various clinical and non‑clinical service areas such as x‑ray and front office.
• Registers patients upon entrance to facility.
• Assists with completion of FMLA forms.
• Coordinates/communicates information with Workers Compensation Adjuster.
• Orders clinical supplies and stocks exam rooms.
• Prepares exam rooms to aid physicians with the treatment of patients.
• Performs vital signs and gathers information to prepare patients for provider examination.
• Assists physician/APP with bracing, splinting, casting, injections, suture, and staple removal.
• Performs basic wound care under the direction of the physician/APP.
• Works as a medical scribe, assisting physician/APP with documentation of progress notes and order entry.
• Assists with the preparation of pharmaceutical refills for physician/APP approval.
• Performs pre‑certification of surgery, schedules surgery, and post‑operative therapy and home health care.
• Assists with DME orders and instruction for patients.
• Maintains required clinical logs: cast saw, eye wash stations, emergency boxes, oxygen tanks.
• Assists with medical assistant student clinical rotations and mentorship, and cross‑training of other team members.
• Assists with patient calls and inquiries, and escalates triage calls to the RN, APP, or physician.
• Anticipates and maintains the safety needs of the patient.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.
• Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Duties: performs radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures, prepares and positions patients, obtains optimum views, processes images, cross‑trains other team members, and maintains logs.
• Patient Liaison: provides relationship‑based, patient‑centered care, partners with patient and family, and keeps patient goals the focus of care.
• Teamwork and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care, promotes inclusive interdisciplinary communication, and fosters a respectful environment.
• Professional Development and Initiative: completes all initial and ongoing competency assessments, may serve as preceptor for incoming medical assistants or students, and models professionalism.
• Evidence‑Based Practice and Research: promotes evidence‑based practice, upholds policies and procedures, and participates in data collection.
• Resources and Support: proactively plans patient care, participates in protocol development, and supports efficient use of resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all Wellstar Health System policies.

• High School Diploma (General or other) or Certificate in Medical Assisting.

• Certified Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Support or BLS – Instructor.

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

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