Medical Assistant

Job overview

The Medical Assistant role is onsite at SouthCoast Health’s primary care office in Richmond Hill, GA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports providers and patient care in the clinic. The assistant helps coordinate patient flow and prepares patients and records for appointments, while completing clinical and administrative tasks. This work supports timely care, complete documentation, and a positive patient experience.

What you'll do

• Coordinate patient flow
• prepare and complete patient charts in the EHR
• prepare patients for examinations and procedures
• obtain and record vital signs
• interview patients and reconcile medications
• document findings and care coordination
• manage outstanding EHR tasks
• communicate with pharmacies and assist with prior authorizations
• schedule labs and specialist visits
• process referrals
• maintain clean exam rooms
• respond to patient calls
• administer medications after required proficiency testing and according to policy
• administer immunizations and injections
• perform venipunctures, specimen collection and testing, and EKGs
• participate in emergency response training and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

richmond hill ga

southcoast health

primary care

patient care

ehr

vital signs

immunizations

venipuncture

bls/cpr certification

clinical support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires current BLS/CPR certification and successful clinical skills and medication proficiency testing. For hires after September 1, 2008, the posting requires high school completion and graduation from an accredited medical assisting program, military medical assistant service, or EMT-A/paramedic qualification.

About the employer

SouthCoast Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.