Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Urology - Roswell/Alpharetta
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Roswell
Posted on: February 25, 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 Expectations a.
Register patient upon entrance to facility b. Perform all necessary
registration operations c. Prepare equipment and rooms and aid
physician with treatment of patients d. Perform vitals and other
duties to prep patients e. Rotate among various clinical and
non-clinical service areas such as lab, x-ray, and front office f.
Main safety needs of the patient g. Cross train other team members
Diagnostic Imaging Duties and Expectations a. 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 physician d. Process images and review for proper
identification and quality control. e. Cross train other team
members f. Complete and maintain logs, reports, and documentation
Laboratory Duties and Expectations a. Properly start lab equipment
daily and maintain daily logs and documentation requested b.
Perform laboratory tests according to orders and instructions c.
Draw blood samples from patients and perform Point of Care testing
d. Order and stock supplies weekly e. Perform daily quality control
and cleaning procedures according to guidelines f. Cross train
other 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) 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 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, 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 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. Evidence
Based Practice and Research a. 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 Support a. 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 assigned Complies 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 Required Must have a current BLS card from the American
Heart Association Upon Hire Required Must complete the required
OSHA training course for operators of radiology equipment within 60
Days Required Required Minimum Experience: Work experience in a
practice setting Required Specific experience in practice specialty
may (and/or will provide training within first sixty days)
Preferred Phlebotomy 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. Join us and discover the
support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life.
Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and
start a future that gives you more.
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