Medical Assistant

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a qualified Medical Assistant to perform routine clinical duties and assist physicians. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting care in the EMR, and supporting patient education and front desk tasks in a busy ambulatory setting.

Preferred candidates will have the Medical Assisting Program, B.S. in a lab-based science, and MA certification/BLS.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Bachelor's of Science in a lab-based science discipline preferred.
• 1 Year Physicians practice or ambulatory care setting preferred.
• 2+ years MA experience accepted in lieu of education/certification.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs on each patient and input into the EMR.
• Verify and update patient records on each visit.
• Identify patient education needs and assist in patient teaching.
• Follow policies for routine office procedures and assist with medications and IV therapy.
• Cover the front desk as needed; answer calls and route to appropriate connections using scripting.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Patient education

Communication

Front desk duties

Education

Medical Assisting Program

B.S. in science (lab-based)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR System

Job description

Provides basic patient care which includes performing routine office procedures, and participating in patient education. Performs clinical duties in keeping with established policies and procedures, which includes routine office procedures and testing, 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. Prepares patient records following office work flow to have all patients ready for clinic with 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. Additional duties to include but not limited to scanning, scheduling, and answering incoming calls.

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 - Preferred

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.
• 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.

Covers the front desk as needed.

• Receives and routes calls, determines intent of caller and makes the appropriate connection. Ensures calls are consistently answered promptly, phone courtesy is followed. Always utilizes organization approved scripting.