Job Position: Medical Assistant
Location: Savannah, GA 31406
Pay Rate: Starting $20.00/hr.
Shift: 1st
Description: Fast-paced primary care office with the opportunity to use medical skills (and learn new skills) to improve the overall health of our patients. We are looking for a Medical Assistant that is reliable and works well individually and in a team. We would love to have you join our family! This position's schedule is rotated weekly with other teammates during the following times: 7am-4pm, 7:30am-4:30pm, 8am-5pm, 8:30am-5:30pm and 9am-close.
Provide basic patient care and treatment as ordered by the physician, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant
Obtain vital signs and enter into electronic health record system during visit
Collaborate with providers to administer injectable medications
Perform EKG, REE, PFT, AAA, ABI, Diabetic Eye Exam testing in the office setting
Schedule follow up and yearly appointments upon check-out
Educate and update patients on medications, medical treatments and diabetic monitoring equipment as ordered by the provider
Authorize refills of medications to requested pharmacy as authorized by the provider
Coordinate with assigned provider for continuity of care for patients.
Communicate with patients regarding lab results
Previous experience in Medical Assisting in the office setting or other medical fields is a plus but not required. Must be able to build rapport with patients with a compassionate and caring demeanor and work independently or as a team.
Familiarity with medical terminology and excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with providers as a patient advocate are necessary.