Medical Assistant

SouthCoast Health; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthCoast Health in Savannah, GA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for the Cardiology Department. The role involves assisting physicians with patient care, clerical tasks, and ensuring smooth patient flow through clinics.

Responsibilities include chart preparation, vital signs, and aiding in examinations and care coordination, with emphasis on accurate documentation and professional patient interaction.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate professionalism with patients, families and staff.
• Clear, effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn and apply patient care procedures accurately.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks with flexibility.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork.

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 procedures.
• Obtain/record vital signs (height, weight, BP, pulse, respiration, temp).
• Document care observations and activities per standards.
• Perform clinical duties as assigned by Provider.
• Assist with care plans and document care coordination.
• Obtain discharge summaries for coordinated care.

Skills

Professionalism

Clear communication

multitasking

Flexible

Patient-centered care

Education

High school diploma

Accredited MA program

National MA certification (optional)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

SouthCoast Is Looking For A Full-time Medical Assistant For Our Cardiology Department

Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks. Responsible for patient flow, appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services.

Requirements: Must pass proficiency test. Maintain current BLS/CPR Certification.

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/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 Provider.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 Assistant training program, Medical Assistant in the military, EMT-A or paramedic 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 (ii) 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, (ii) a determination by the Director of Nursing that such individual has the requisite skills and knowledge to perform as a Medical Assistant.

Benefits:

Health, HSA/FSA, vision, dental, life, LT disability, supplemental insurance, PTO, holidays, and 401k with employer contribution, bereavement leave and jury duty.

SouthCoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants selected for employment are subject to pre-employment drug testing.