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St. Joseph's/Candler · St Joseph's/Candler · Savannah, GA

Medical Assistant

TypeFull time
ScheduleMon–Fri
Experience1+ yrs
EducationBachelor's pref.
PostedAug 5
✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Additional Experience Information - 2+ years of relevant MA experience will be accepted in lieu of education/certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Preferred
Education
Completion of Medical Assisting Program - Preferred
Bachelor's of Science (in a lab-based science discipline) - Preferred
Qualifications
✓1 Year Physicians practice or ambulatory care setting - Required
357open roles
9medical assistant roles open at this facility
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Additional Experience Information - 2+ years of relevant MA experience will be accepted in lieu of education/certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Preferred
Education
Completion of Medical Assisting Program - Preferred
Bachelor's of Science (in a lab-based science discipline) - Preferred
Qualifications
✓1 Year Physicians practice or ambulatory care setting - Required
357open roles
9medical assistant roles open at this facility
Want the next medical assistant job in Georgia by email?
Weekly, free, unsubscribe with one click.

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Provides basic patient care which includes performing routine office procedures, administration of medications, testing and participating in patient education. Performs clinical duties in keeping with established policies and procedures assists physician. Keeps an accurate and concise record of patient observations, treatments and procedures administered; documents findings in the medical record.

Assists in the assessment of patient's response to treatment relative to identifying common and recurring needs of the patient. Education Completion of Medical Assisting Program - Preferred Bachelor's of Science (in a lab-based science discipline) - Preferred Experience 1 Year Physicians practice or ambulatory care setting - Required Additional Experience Information - 2+ years of relevant MA experience will be accepted in lieu of education/certification License & Certification Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) - Preferred Core Job Functions 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. Comprehensive review of the patient's medical history is performed and documented. Consults with other medical professional and physicians when needed.

Interviews patients to obtain and record medical history, basic health information, and medication adherence. Assists patient and families to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations and provide service planned to restore patients to optimum social and health adjustment within their capacity. Displays a caring manner to all personal contact and willingly assists other staff members and patient requests.

Demonstrates ability to work effectively with variety of age groups and disabilities.

Other · Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00

About the role

Provides basic patient care which includes performing routine office procedures, administration of medications, testing and participating in patient education. Performs clinical duties in keeping with established policies and procedures assists physician. Keeps an accurate and concise record of patient observations, treatments and procedures administered; documents findings in the medical record.