Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Sullivan Group HR•Savannah, GA

105d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah OBGYN, PC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join their team. This is a full-time, non-exempt position responsible for assisting physicians and/or nurse practitioners with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks. The role involves managing patient flow, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient charts. The ideal candidate will provide information to patients to help them utilize clinic services effectively and maintain a positive and professional image for the clinic.

Requirements

Medical administrative support
Basic life support certification
Experience in patient care and observation
Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
Knowledge of medical terminology and physiology
Ability to perform intake procedures and record vital signs
Strong Medical Assisting: Minimum 2 years (Required)
Certified Medical Assistant Certification (Required)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification (Required)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a hospital setting, especially in OB/GYN
Premium skills in women's health, dermatology, hospital medicine, and urgent care
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) experience ...A Plus
OB/GYN ... A PLUS, but not required

Responsibilities

Create a caring, compassionate, and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care.
Control patient flow in clinic, emphasizing patient satisfaction.
Prepare patient EMR charts for appointments, send test results for scanning, and file procedures to ensure chart completeness.
Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures, including obtaining and recording vital signs and interviewing patients to identify medical needs and history.
Document findings in EMR and document patient care observations and activities according to professional standards.
Perform clinical duties as assigned by Nurse or Physician, assisting with examinations, treatments, tests, and procedures.
Provide approved patient education materials as directed by the provider.
Assist patients in setting self-management goals to support healthy behaviors.
Generate reports and proactively remind patients/families of needed services.
Assist with patient plans of care, documenting care coordination and interventions while integrating MCQA, PCMH, MACRA, PIQ, HEDIS measures, and other accrediting body requirements.
Assist with patient inquiries/concerns regarding medical care, medication instructions, and prescription call-ins.
Communicate with pharmacies.
Schedule lab work and specialty visits, complete necessary paperwork for proper billing, and complete physician orders.
Verify and update patient data and assist patients with paperwork.
Maintain required reports, logs, and records accurately and in a timely manner.
Coordinate care with hospitals per provider's order and obtain discharge summaries if needed.
Maintain clean work areas, observe safety guidelines, prepare patient care areas, and keep exam rooms stocked.
Answer and respond promptly and professionally to patient telephone inquiries.
Administer immunizations and injections after reviewing records, potential reactions, side effects, and treatments.
Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, specimen collection/preparation/testing, and other lab functions.
Communicate and assist physicians, patients, and coworkers professionally and courteously.
Perform or assist with other clinical or non-clinical duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Report to work on a timely, regular, and consistent basis.
Demonstrate current competencies applicable to the job position.
Perform injections.
Sterilize instruments.
Administer medications.