Medical Assistant

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, GA seeks a qualified Medical Assistant to provide basic patient care, administer medications, perform routine office procedures, and support physicians.

You will document patient observations and treatments in the medical record and assist with education. The role requires accurate documentation, adherence to policies, and effective communication with patients and the care team.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Bachelor's of Science (lab-based science) preferred.
• 1 year physicians practice or ambulatory care setting required.
• 2+ years MA experience accepted in lieu of education/certification.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs on each patient visit and input into EMR.
• Verify and update patient clinical records at each visit.
• Identify patient education needs and assist in patient teaching.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and health care team.
• All controls run per policy; specimen collection per policy.
• Proficiency testing and quality control assurance per policy.
• Follow policies for routine office procedures, test administration of medications and assisting providers up to including IV therapy.
• Recognize and respond to urgent or emergent patient situations.

Education

Medical Assisting Program

Bachelor's of Science (lab-based science)

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 and assists physician. Keeps 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. Performs or assists with other assignments, as required.
• Education
• Completion of Medical Assisting Program - Preferred
• Bachelor's of Science (in a lab-based science discipline) - Preferred
• Experience
• 1 Year Physicians practice or ambulatory care setting - Required
• Additional Experience Information - 2+ years of relevant MA experience will be accepted in lieu of education/certification
• License & Certification
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Preferred
• Core Job Functions
• Vital signs are taken on each patient, on each visit and input into EMR. 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.