Medical Support Assistant, SGPA, Float Pool, FT, Waycross

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

Medical Support Assistant, SGPA, Float Pool, FT, Waycross

Job Category: Health Care

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, clinical skills, judgment and decision making skills for the specific area.

Delivers patient care utilizing guidelines of care and appropriate resources, including personnel, services, supplies and equipment in a fiscally responsible manner to include an active role in capturing patient charges.

Reviews, evaluates and takes appropriate action regarding results of diagnostic tests. Administers medications according to Health System policy.

Assist with patient flow by registering patients and assisting with other patient care duties as needed.

Assists other healthcare professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. Communicates provider advice/instructions.

Assists the clinical team in performing the nursing assessment to identify and prioritize physical, psychosocial and cultural needs in order to develop a plan of care.

Evaluates and reassesses nursing interventions based on interdisciplinary plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate.

Assists with the development and implementation of a patient/family education plan. Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication reconciliation, and test results in the medical record.

Participates in the Health System’s compliance program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Healthcare experience preferred.

Licensure

Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent required (i.e. EMT).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to perform patient care functions delegated under the State law. Exhibits positive interpersonal skills. Uses good judgment. Demonstrates professional growth and development. American Heart Association BLS Certification required within first week of orientation and maintained throughout employment.

Preferred

High school diploma or equivalent.Healthcare experience preferred.

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