Medical Assistant

Centurion Spine and Pain Centers; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Spine and Pain Centers is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for our Savannah, GA office. The role involves preparing for patient interactions, reviewing medical records, and generating necessary documentation for patient care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, plus 1+ years of experience or graduation from an accredited medical assistant program. Strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills are also required.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
• 1+ years of experience as a medical assistant preferred, or graduation from an accredited MA program.
• Ability to measure and record vital signs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for patient interactions in the clinical setting.
• Review charts and medical records.
• Generate forms for patient education and documentation of care.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Computer knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Experience as medical assistant or accredited MA program

Job description

About the Job:

We are actively seeking high-quality Medical Assistants to join our team at our Savannah, GA office! This is a full-time position.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare for patient interactions in the clinical setting.
• Review charts, schedules, medical records, and other sources of documentation.
• Generating appropriate forms for patient education, informed consent, documentation of care, referrals, prescriptions, and other documents to support the provision of and continuity of care.
• Obtaining medical records, lab results, diagnostic study results, and other documents or information as indicated.
• Inspecting the physical care environment to ensure a therapeutic, sanitary environment with fully stocked medical supplies and functional equipment.
• Ensuring that appropriate medications, supplies, equipment, and personnel is available to complete scheduled interactions.
• Communicating with internal and external resources to procure necessary supplies and/or information.
• Collaborating with Scheduling, Billing, and other internal departments and personnel to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Communicating with physicians, physicians’ assistants, and other care providers.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• One or more years of experience as a medical assistant, CMA preferred. In lieu of experience, graduating from an accredited MA program is acceptable.
• Able to measure and record vital signs, manually and electronically.
• Basic computer knowledge required. Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Able to multi-task efficiently and effectively in busy and/or stressful situations.
• Able to read, analyze, interpret, and write medical records and documentation.
• Able to record patient information, including a working knowledge of medical terminology.