Medical Assistant

St. Joseph's/Candler; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking a medical assistant in a physician practice to perform routine office procedures, take vital signs, administer medications, and support patient education. The role emphasizes accurate charting in eClinical Works and collaboration with the health care team.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of ambulatory care experience, preferred certificate, and a commitment to delivering quality patient care within established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• One year of physician practice or ambulatory care setting experience required.
• Certificate preferred but not required.
• No license or certification beyond standard requirements stated.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs at each visit and document in the medical record.
• Perform routine office procedures and assist the physician with testing and procedures.
• Administer medications per policies and ensure accurate charting in eClinical Works.
• Identify patient education needs and communicate with patients and families.

Skills

Vital signs

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Communication with patients

Education

Certificate - Preferred

Job description

• 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, which includes routine office procedures and testing, administration of medications, 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.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.May require increased clerical duties as assigned.Performs or assists with other assignments, as required.
• Education
• Certificate - Preferred
• Experience
• 1 Year Physicians practice or ambulatory care setting - Required
• License & Certification
• None Required
• Core Job Functions
• Vital signs are taken on each patient, on each visit and input into eClinical Works. 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.