Certified Medical Assistant, CMA

• Function under the direction of physicians, clinical leads, nurse supervisors, and/or office manager
• Prepare patients for exams and assist physicians with treatments
• Coordinate tests and follow-up care
• Record treatments in medical records
• Explain patient instructions to patients and families
• Register patients and perform front-office registration operations
• Prepare equipment and rooms and perform patient vitals
• Rotate among laboratory, x-ray, and front-office service areas
• Perform radiographic and diagnostic imaging procedures
• Prepare and position patients for imaging while following radiation-protection techniques
• Obtain ordered imaging views and process images for identification and quality control
• Maintain imaging logs, reports, and documentation
• Start and maintain laboratory equipment and daily logs
• Perform ordered laboratory tests, draw blood, and conduct point-of-care testing
• Order and stock supplies and perform quality-control and cleaning procedures
• Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care across all age groups
• Coordinate and document safe, quality patient care
• Complete required competency assessments and education
• May precept onboarding Medical Assistants and students
• Promote evidence-based practice and participate in data collection and value analysis
• Plan patient care across the care continuum and support efficient resource use
• Comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, code of conduct, and clinical requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Certificate in Medical Assisting
• BLS, ARC-BLS, or BLS-I certification required upon hire
• CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or NRCMA certification required upon hire
• Current certification from AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or MedCA required upon hire
• Phlebotomy certification required within 60 days of hire
• OSHA training for radiology equipment operators required within 60 days of hirel
• Work experience in a practice setting preferred
• Experience in the practice specialty required
• Radiology experience preferred; training provided within the first 60 days
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Able to work quickly and efficiently to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction
• Able to communicate and understand verbal and written English
• Basic computer skills and ability to use technology to support clinical care
• Ability to adhere to the Wellstar Credo and Code of Conduct

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care coordination, medical assisting, and diagnostic imaging procedures while adhering to safety and quality standards. Capable of maintaining accurate medical records and providing patient-centered care across diverse age groups.

• Medical Assisting Certification
• BLS Certification
• Phlebotomy Certification
• Radiographic Imaging Procedures
• Patient Care Coordination

• Patient Preparation
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Laboratory Testing
• Vital Signs Measurement
• Medical Record Documentation
• Quality Control Procedures
• Radiation Protection Techniques
• Front-Office Registration
• Patient Instruction
• Data Collection

• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication
• Patient Comfort Focus
• Team Collaboration

• High School Diploma / GED
• Certificate in Medical Assisting
• CMA Certification
• RMA Certification
• CCMA Certification
• NCMA Certification
• NRCMA Certification
• Current Certification from AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or MedCA
• OSHA Training for Radiology Equipment Operators

• Patient-Centered Care
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Clinical Requirements
• Wellstar Policies
• Care Continuum

• Laboratory Equipment
• Radiology Equipment
• Medical Software
• Imaging Technology