Medical Assistant / PRN

SouthCoast Health; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

South Coast Health in Pooler, GA is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant to support our Family Practice/Internal Medicine clinic. You will assist physicians with patient care, manage patient flow, prepare charts, and help with exams and procedures.

Requirements include passing a proficiency test and maintaining current BLS/CPR certification. Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program or equivalent certification;

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting training program, Medical Assistant in the military, or EMT-A or paramedic is required.
• National certification in medical assisting with at least 2 years of medical assisting experience may be considered with a thorough evaluation and approvals.

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 Nurse or Physician.
• 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.
• Administers vaccines and immunizations as prescribed by provider.

Skills

Professionalism

Clear communication

Multi-tasking

Task management

Learning new procedures

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assisting program

EMT-A / paramedic

National certification in medical assisting

Job description

Medical Assistant / PRN (Full Time)
Department: Family Practice/ Internal Medicine
Location: 1000 Towne Center Blvd, Pooler, GA

South Coast Health is looking for a PRN Medical Assistant for our Pooler location

R esponsible 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 Nurse or Physician.
• 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.
• Administers vaccines and immunizations as prescribed by provider.

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 Assisting training program, Medical Assistant in the military, or EMT-A or paramedic is required. *An exception may be granted to individuals that have not attended an accredited training program but do have (i) a national certification in medical assisting and (ii) a minimum of 2 years of medical assisting experience. Such exception may only occur following (i) a thorough evaluation of the individuals 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 and (iii) written approval from two Executive Committee members.*

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