Medical Assistant at St. Josephs Candler – Savannah, Georgia
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About This Position
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Position Summary
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The Medical Assistant position is a PRN float pool expanded role covering front desk or back office responsibilities within the offices of the physician network depending upon the level of certifications and work experience in a practice setting. Some travel required as needed for office assignments at locations within multiple counties in Georgia and in South Carolina.
As the Float Medical Assistant for the clinic, this individual predominantly serves the clinical area, maintaining patient throughput in conjunction with providers but will be required to cross over into the administrative areas when needed to provide appropriate assistance. Back office duties include assisting the clinical team with documentation of vitals, turning rooms and other duties within the scope of the certification and/or clinical experience. Front office duties include the registration, patient scheduling, preparation of patient medical records, obtaining outside records, films and slides as well as other pertinent clinical and billing information. The Front office duties include general clerical duties and other tasks as assigned by the practice administrator.
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Education
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Certificate - Preferred
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Experience
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1 Year Physicians practice or ambulatory care setting - Required
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License & Certification
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MA, CMT, CNA are considered appropriate. In lieu of appropriate certification, one year of clinical experience in a medical office setting is acceptable.
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Core Job Functions
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Under the supervision of the Office manager or clinical lead, obtains relevant clinical information t using medical equipment to obtain blood pressures, weight, temperatures, and lab values.
- Identifies patient education needs and may assist in patient teaching as to appropriate health maintenance and management of illness. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
- All controls will be run according to policy and procedure. All specimen collection will be done according to policy and procedure. All proficiency testing and quality control assurance will be done according to policy and procedure.
- Follow policies and procedures for routine office procedures, test, administration of medications and assisting providers up to and including IV therapy. Recognizes and anticipates urgent and emergent patient situations and responds appropriately.
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