Medical Assistant

St. Joseph's/Candler; Pembroke (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler in Georgia seeks a skilled medical assistant to support a physician practice. You will perform basic patient care, take vital signs, administer medications, collect specimens, and document findings in the electronic medical record.

The role emphasizes clear communication with patients and the health care team, adherence to procedures, and readiness to respond to urgent situations. A certificate is preferred and at least one year of ambulatory care experience is requested.

Qualifications

• Basic patient care and routine office procedures performed per policy.
• Vital signs taken on each visit and recorded accurately in the medical record.
• Administration of medications as directed and assisting with testing.
• Maintain concise documentation and effective communication with patients and health care team.

Responsibilities

• Vital signs are taken on each patient, on each visit and input into eClinical Works.
• Verifies and updates patients clinical record on each visit.
• Identifies patient education needs and may assist in patient teaching as to health maintenance and illness management.
• All controls and specimen collection performed according to policy and procedure.
• Follow policies for routine office procedures, testing, administration of medications and assisting providers up to IV therapy.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Clinical documentation

Team communication

Education

Certificate - Preferred

Tools

eClinical Works

Job description

• Provides basic patient care which includes performing routine office procedures, administration of medications, testing and participating in patient education.Performs clinical duties in keeping with established policies and procedures, which includes routine office procedures and testing, administration of medications, and assisting physician.Keep an accurate and concise record of patient observations, treatments and procedures administered; documents findings in the medical record.Assists in the assessment of patient's response to treatment relative to identifying common and recurring needs of the patient.Recognizes and anticipates urgent or emergent patient situations and responds appropriately.Identifies patient education needs and may assist in patient teaching as to appropriate health maintenance and management of illness.Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.May require increased clerical duties as assigned.Performs or assists with other assignments, as required.
• Education
• Certificate - Preferred
• Experience
• 1 Year Physicians practice or ambulatory care setting - Required
• License & Certification
• None Required
• Core Job Functions
• Vital signs are taken on each patient, on each visit and input into eClinical Works. Verifies and updates patients clinical record on each visit.
• Identifies patient education needs and may assist in patient teaching as to appropriate health maintenance and management of illness. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
• All controls will be run according to policy and procedure. All specimen collection will be done according to policy and procedure. All proficiency testing and quality control assurance will be done according to policy and procedure.
• Follow policies and procedures for routine office procedures, test, administration of medications and assisting providers up to and including IV therapy. Recognizes and anticipates urgent and emergent patient situations and responds appropriately.