Medical Assistant

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthCoast Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for our Cardiology Department. You will assist physicians with patient care, manage patient flow, scheduling, and chart management to support efficient clinic operations.

Requirements include passing proficiency test and maintaining current BLS/CPR certification. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent; national certification may be considered with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to exercise professionalism with all levels of personnel, patients and families.
• Clear communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Ability to learn and retain information on patient care procedures.
• Ability to complete tasks as directed by physician and nursing staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with flexibility.

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 observations and activities per standards.
• Perform clinical duties as assigned by Provider.
• Assist with patient plans of care and document care coordination and interventions.
• Obtain discharge summaries from hospital or other facilities as needed for coordination of care.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Learning ability

Task completion

Multitasking

Education

Medical Assistant training

National certification preferred

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.