Medical Support Assistant - Patient Care & Diagnostics

Southeast Georgia Health System Inc / SGHS; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Georgia Health System Inc / SGHS is seeking a Medical Support Assistant for its Waycross, GA location. This full-time, on-site role supports patient care, registers patients and assists with procedures while following policy and maintaining documentation in the medical record.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Medical Assistant Certification or EMT, with healthcare experience preferred and BLS within the first week of orientation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification or EMT required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification within first week of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage care of assigned patients using clinical skills and judgment.
• Deliver patient care following guidelines and capture charges.
• Review test results; administer medications per policy.
• Register patients and assist with other patient care duties.
• Assist exams, diagnostics and procedures; communicate provider instructions.
• Conduct nursing assessment to identify needs and plan care.
• Document assessments, interventions and results in the chart.
• Participate in the health system’s compliance program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Good judgment

Professional development

BLS Certification

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

EMT

Job description

Southeast Georgia Health System Inc / SGHS is seeking a Medical Support Assistant for its Waycross, GA location. This full-time, on-site role supports patient care, registers patients and assists with procedures while following policy and maintaining documentation in the medical record.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Medical Assistant Certification or EMT, with healthcare experience preferred and BLS within the first week of orientation.