Medical Assistant - Full Time - Days

Crisp Regional•Ashburn, GA

14h

About The Position

Under the leadership of the department Manager, Physician Services, the Medical Assistant is an active member of the Physician Services team, collecting data and providing comfort measures and care to patients. The role provides care appropriate to patients’ developmental ages and culturally sensitive to their needs. The Medical Assistant formulates care plans, evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, and interacts with patients, families, and medical office staff. The position also maintains standards of professional nursing.

Requirements

High school diploma with an emphasis in Office Occupations and Administrative Skills, or a state-certified GED.
Up to one year of work-related on-the-job experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
No certification required.

Nice To Haves

Business office school, Medical Assistant program, or an associate degree.

Responsibilities

Work as part of an interdisciplinary team, communicating positively with patients, families, and medical office staff.
Assess patients’ conditions and document findings.
Use professional judgment in treating patients, modifying treatment or contacting the physician as appropriate.
Review relevant health risks, nutritional issues, and recommended lifestyle changes with patients.
Discuss medications and medical tests with patients and family members and assist with scheduling.
Schedule consultations and referrals as needed and call in prescriptions as directed.
Answer patients’ questions, determine their needs, act on routine requests, and relay information.
Notify patients of test results as directed and of follow-up visits requested by the physician.
Communicate and reinforce patient care and education plans with patients and families, and assess their ability to understand.
Keep examination rooms stocked with supplies and reorder supplies as necessary.
Serve as a clinical leader, implement nursing concepts, and mentor other staff as necessary.
Stay current on innovations, developments, procedures, and techniques in nursing care.
Take responsibility for safety, infection control, and performance improvement as part of CRHS’s quality-care efforts.
Present a professional image to CRHS medical staff, co-workers, physicians, patients, and family members.
Attend professional development programs and in-service training and meet minimum continuing professional education requirements.
Perform associated duties, responsibilities, and tasks, and other related duties as assigned.