Medical Assistant Job at SouthCoast Health, Savannah, GA

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  • SouthCoast Health
  • Savannah, GA

Job Description

SouthCoast Health is looking for a PRN Medical Assistant for our Nephrology Dept.

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.

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 initatiave measurements.
  • Obtain discharge summaries from the hospital and other facilities as needed for coordination of care.
  • Administers immunizations and injections after reviewing immunization record, potential allergic reactions, identifies and reviews side effects and treatments. Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, specimen collection/preparation/testing and other lab functions as requested.

  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 Assistant training program, Medical Assistant in the military (DD214), EMT-A or paramedic required. Previous adult medicine experience preferred. Medical Assistant certification highly preferred.

Requirements:

Must pass proficiency test. Maintain current BLS/CPR Certification.

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