Cardiology Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Coordination

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthCoast Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for our Cardiology Department. You will assist physicians with patient care, manage patient flow, scheduling, and chart management to support efficient clinic operations.

Requirements include passing proficiency test and maintaining current BLS/CPR certification. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent; national certification may be considered with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to exercise professionalism with all levels of personnel, patients and families.
• Clear communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Ability to learn and retain information on patient care procedures.
• Ability to complete tasks as directed by physician and nursing staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks.
• Control patient flow in clinic.
• Prepare patient charts for appointments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures.
• Obtain/record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature).
• Document patient care observations and activities per standards.
• Perform clinical duties as assigned by Provider.
• Assist with patient plans of care and document care coordination and interventions.
• Obtain discharge summaries from hospital or other facilities as needed for coordination of care.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Learning ability

Task completion

Multitasking

Education

Medical Assistant training

National certification preferred

Job description

SouthCoast Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for our Cardiology Department. You will assist physicians with patient care, manage patient flow, scheduling, and chart management to support efficient clinic operations.

Requirements include passing proficiency test and maintaining current BLS/CPR certification. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent; national certification may be considered with relevant experience.