Medical Assistant

Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah has been providing the highest quality

prevention and treatment of digestive diseases in a caring, compassionate manner for

39 years...and counting.

Specializing in the most advanced procedures and technologies, each patient's care is

managed by our impressive team of board-certified gastroenterologists who are all

leaders in their field. Backed by a highly skilled and friendly staff, GCS is committed to

delivering compassionate care while providing colon cancer screening, diagnosis and

treatment for gastroenterological disorders.

Focusing on improving and maintaining gastrointestinal health, each patient's care is

managed by our impressive team of nationally recognized physicians who are all

leaders in the field of gastroenterology.

General Summary :

A non-exempt position responsible for assisting with patient care. Employees are hired

with an expectation to help carry out basic patient care in the Medical office clinical

environment, Employees are expected to exhibit a continuous behavior of

professionalism, which includes but is not limited to, treating patients and co-workers

with respect, aligning behavior with customer service principals, maintaining patient

confidentiality, abiding by employee guidelines for professional behavior, appearance,

and communication, exhibiting teamwork behaviors, being effective in conflict

resolution, helping other to understand issues and accept changes, demonstrating high

standards of work performance and flexibility, maintaining positive interdepartmental

relationships, keeping a positive attitude, adhering to policies and procedures of the

organization.

Job Summary and Responsibilities :

The Certified / Registered Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of our

providers, Clinical Supervisor, and Practice Administrator, and in cooperation with other

offices staff in assisting with safe and effective patient care in compliance with

established standard base appropriate to scope of practice outlined by state Nurse

Practice Act s as well as policies and procedures. Follows all HIPAA, OSHA, State,

Local, and Federal guidelines as required by law. Ability to works independently with

minimal supervision and utilizes time management practices. Promotes teamwork within

the work environment. Responsible for routine functions including maintenance of

patient flow, exam room preparation and turnover, Medication reconcile, allergies, vital

signs, medical history, documentation of patient encounter, patient education,

appointment scheduling, assisting providers as needed. Prepares patients' charts for

the day by pulling needed information from all sources. Ability to utilize computer

system : Documents patient information with accuracy and in a timely manner. Prioritizes

calls via Triage principles Urgent vs. Non-Urgent and processes them accordingly.

Responds in a timely manner to Nurse calls, Providers request, Labs / US / CT / Path

orders or results, Prescription request, and faxes. Responsible for Re-Stocking

Equipment / Supplies and checking Expiration dates to include Medications.

Education :

Successful completion of a state-approved Certified / Registered training program.

Experience :

Minimum of one year medical office clinical experience. Candidates who have

performed an externship in a private practice may be considered.

Requirements :

• Certified / Registered Medical Assistant state of Georgia.
• Working Conditions :
• Position requires individual to be dressed in Uniform 100% of the time.
• Employee must be current with all Vaccinations.
• Varied activities including standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50
• pounds.
• Occasional stress related to patient load.

Performance Requirements :

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