Medical Assistant

Talentify; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to provide basic patient care in a physician practice or ambulatory care setting in Savannah, GA. The role includes vital signs, recording in the medical record, and assisting with medications and procedures under physician supervision.

Preferred candidates have a Medical Assisting Program and/or a science degree, with 1 year of relevant experience. BLS and CCMA are valued; the position emphasizes effective communication with patients and the

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• 1 year physicians practice or ambulatory care setting required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and input into EMR for each patient visit.
• Identify patient education needs and assist in patient teaching.
• Assist providers with routine procedures and medications administration.
• Follow policies for specimen collection, tests, and IV therapy as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

Medical Assisting Program - Preferred

Bachelor's of Science (lab-based science) - Preferred

Tools

EMR

Job description

• Position Summary
  • 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.