Ambulatory Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Education

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Bluffton (SC); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Bluffton is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide routine patient care in a physician practice setting. The role involves taking vital signs, documenting in the EMR, and supporting patient education under supervision.

The position requires at least 1 year of experience in a physician practice or ambulatory care setting, with a preferred certificate. The person will collaborate with clinicians and staff to ensure accurate records and smooth workflow.

Qualifications

• Experience in physician practice or ambulatory care setting required.
• Certificate preferred.
• Ability to take vital signs and document in the electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs on each patient and input into eClinicalWorks; verify and update patient records.
• Identify patient education needs and assist in patient teaching; communicate with patients, families, and health care team.
• All controls run per policy; proficiency testing and quality control performed per policy.
• Follow policies for routine office procedures, testing, administration of medications and assisting providers up to IV therapy; respond to urgent situations.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate preferred

Tools

eClinicalWorks

Job description

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Bluffton is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide routine patient care in a physician practice setting. The role involves taking vital signs, documenting in the EMR, and supporting patient education under supervision.

The position requires at least 1 year of experience in a physician practice or ambulatory care setting, with a preferred certificate. The person will collaborate with clinicians and staff to ensure accurate records and smooth workflow.