Job Details

Medical Assistant - Armstrong

Job ID: 300353
Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. ...

Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

General Health Services

Job Summary

Provide general patient care and basic patient education in support of University Health Services medical staff to ensure efficiency and productivity. Maintain a steady flow of the office and patient room activity.

This position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)...

This is a 10-month, benefitted position.

Responsibilities

• Provide education to patients on health-related topics
• Administer oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications as directed by the clinician
• Initiate chart forms, obtain health histories, perform assessments, and measure vital signs
• Prepare lab request forms and collect specimens including blood, perform EKGs, and administer breathing treatments as needed
• Document care and procedures on medical records
• Clean, sterilize instruments and sanitize exam areas in alignment with Infection Control Standards
• Prepare patients for exams and assist clinicians with exams when needed
• Phone in prescriptions to pharmacies as ordered by the clinician on prescription sheets
• Assist in making referrals to outside facilities
• Provide laboratory and clerical support as needed
• Schedule appointments, inform patients of appointment preparation, and return phone calls received in the appointment office

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of all courses of accredited CMA, RMA, or EMT program

Other Required Qualifications

• Active Certified or Registered Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician certification is required or must be able to attain certification within six (6) months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• CPR certification

Preferred Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience

Proposed Salary

$19.15 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References