Medical Assistant

SouthCoast Medical Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthCoast Medical Group in Savannah, GA, is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant for their Family Practice/Internal Medicine department. The role involves assisting physicians with patient care, managing patient flow, and ensuring proper documentation. Candidates must have a high school diploma, certification, and experience in medical assisting to qualify.

The position is crucial for delivering quality care and assisting with organizational tasks within the clinic. We are looking for someone who can communicate effectively and manage multiple tasks with professionalism and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must pass proficiency test.
• Maintain current BLS/CPR Certification.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care tasks.
• Control patient flow in the clinic.
• Prepare patient charts and obtain vital signs.
• Document care observations and activities.
• Assist with patient plans of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Multi-tasking

Patient care procedures knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Medical Assisting program or equivalent

Job description

Job Title and Details

Medical Assistant (Full Time)

Department: Family Practice / Internal Medicine

Location: 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA

South Coast Health is looking for a PRN Medical Assistant for our Pooler location.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks.
• Control patient flow in clinic.
• Prepare patient charts for appointments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures.
• Obtain and record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature).
• Document patient care observation and activities according to professional standards and procedures.
• Perform clinical duties as assigned by Nurse or Physician.
• Assist with patient plans of care and document care coordination and interventions while integrating quality initiative measurements.
• Obtain discharge summaries from the hospital and other facilities as needed for coordination of care.
• May perform occasional medication injections or swab.

Qualifications

• Must pass proficiency test.
• Maintain current BLS/CPR Certification.
• Ability to exercise professionalism in dealing with all levels of personnel, patients and patients' families.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to complete tasks as directed by physician and nursing staff.
• Ability to deal with many tasks at one time with flexibility.

Education / Experience

High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting training program, Medical Assistant in the military, or EMT-A or paramedic is required. An exception may be granted to individuals that have not attended an accredited training program but do have a national certification in medical assisting and a minimum of 2 years of medical assisting experience. Such exception may only occur following a thorough evaluation of the individual's experience, training/education, skills and qualifications, a determination by the Director of Nursing that such individual has the requisite skills and knowledge to perform as a Medical Assistant and written approval from two Executive Committee members.

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