Medical Support Assistant, SGPA, Primary Care, Brunswick

Southeast Georgia Health System Inc / SGHS; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Georgia Health System Inc / SGHS in Brunswick, GA is seeking a Medical Support Assistant to support patient flow and frontline care in a busy primary care setting.

You will assist with patient registration, exams, medication administration per policy, and documentation in the medical record while collaborating with the clinical team to develop and adjust plans of care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or EMT equivalent required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional judgment.
• American Heart Association BLS certification within first week of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient registration and patient flow.
• Administer medications according to Health System policy.
• Assist with nursing assessments and plan of care development.
• Document assessments, interventions and test results in the medical record.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Professional development

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification or EMT equivalent

Job description

Medical Support Assistant, SGPA, Primary Care, Brunswick

Job Category: Health Care

Requisition Number: MEDIC004887

• Posted : September 21, 2026
• 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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