Medical Assistant

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA, seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to perform routine clinical tasks within an ambulatory setting. You will take vital signs, document in the medical record, and assist physicians with office procedures and tests.

The role emphasizes patient education, effective communication with families, and contributing to coordinated care in a fast-paced practice. Previous clinical experience is preferred, with a certificate in allied health being an

Qualifications

• Vital signs collection and documentation.
• Educate patients on health maintenance.
• Accurate medical record keeping and chart updates.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs at each visit.
• Educate patients about health maintenance and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records.
• Assist providers with office procedures and tests as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient education

Documentation

Team communication

Medical terminology

Education

Certificate - Preferred

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

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Preferred

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.
• Performs pre-certification tasks when needed prior to services being rendered. Accurately updates and documents the referral in eClinical Works to include closing referral.

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