Medical Support Assistant, SGPA, Primary Care, Full-Time, Camden

SGHS • St Marys, GA

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About The Position

Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking a full-time Medical Support Assistant for the Southeast Georgia Physician Associates (SGPA) Primary Care team in St. Marys, Georgia. The role provides patient care using nursing processes of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Team members promote a culture of safety, follow established policies, and comply with state and federal regulations and national patient safety standards.

The Medical Support Assistant manages assigned patient care, supports patient flow and clinical procedures, communicates provider instructions, contributes to care planning and patient education, and documents care in the medical record. The position also participates in the Health System’s compliance program.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent, such as EMT, required.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required within the first week of orientation and maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to perform patient care functions delegated under state law.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment.
• Demonstrated professional growth and development.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care of assigned patients using appropriate knowledge, clinical skills, judgment, and decision-making for the specific area.
• Deliver patient care in accordance with care guidelines and use personnel, services, supplies, and equipment responsibly, including actively capturing patient charges.
• Review and evaluate diagnostic test results and take appropriate action.
• Administer medications according to Health System policy.
• Support patient flow by registering patients and assisting with other patient care duties as needed.
• Assist healthcare professionals with examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor medical procedures.
• Communicate provider advice and instructions.
• Assist the clinical team with nursing assessment to identify and prioritize physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs and develop a plan of care.
• Evaluate and reassess nursing interventions based on the interdisciplinary plan of care and revise them as appropriate.
• Assist with developing and implementing patient and family education plans.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient and family responses, medication reconciliation, and test results in the medical record.
• Participate in the Health System’s compliance program.
• Promote a culture of safety, follow established policies, and adhere to applicable regulatory requirements and patient safety standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Competitive pay and shift differentials.
• Sign-on bonuses may be available for full-time roles.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs.
• The organization describes an outstanding work-life balance in a coastal community.
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED