Medical Assistant

St. Joseph's/Candler; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler in Georgia seeks a Medical Assistant to provide basic patient care in a physician practice setting.

You will perform routine office procedures, take vital signs, administer medications, run tests, document observations, and assist the physician with exams and IV therapy. The role requires excellent communication with patients and families, accurate record-keeping in the medical record, and adherence to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Certificate preferred for the role.
• 1 year of experience in physician's practice or ambulatory care required.
• Strong communication and clerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs at every visit and record in the electronic health record.
• Educate patients and communicate with families and health care team.
• Follow policy for specimen collection and quality control.
• Assist with routine office procedures and IV therapy as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient education

Communication with patients

Clinical documentation

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.