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Medical Support Assistant, SGPA, Hematology/Oncology, Brunswick, FT

Southeast Georgia Health System

place Brunswick, 31520

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Nursing, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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PTO, Retirement Plan

Company: Southeast Georgia Health System Inc

Title: Medical Support Assistant, SGPA, Hematology/Oncology, Brunswick, FT
Job Category: Health Care
Requisition Number: MEDIC003343
Job Type: Full-Time
Brunswick, GA, 31520, USA

Brief: Provides patient care using the nursing processes of assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation. All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote a culture of safety, follow established policies, and adhere to all state and federal regulatory requirements and national patient safety standards.Service Excellence: All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote service excellence by developing and maintaining positive relationships with customers, other team members, and the medical staff and will ensure the highest quality of care by performing their responsibilities according to the highest professional standards.

Detailed:

The Medical Support Assistant (MSA) provides patient care using the nursing processes of assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation. All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote a culture of safety, follow established policies, and adhere to all state and federal regulatory requirements and national patient safety standards.

Essential Responsibilities

Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, clinical skills, judgment and decision-making skills for the specific area.
Delivers patient care utilizing guidelines of care and appropriate resources, including personnel, services, supplies and equipment in a fiscally responsible manner to include an active role in capturing patient charges.
Reviews, evaluates and takes appropriate action regarding results of diagnostic tests. Administers medications according to Health System policy.
Assist with patient flow by registering patients and assisting with other patient care duties as needed.
Assists other healthcare professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. Communicates provider advice/instructions.
Assists the clinical team in performing the nursing assessment to identify and prioritize physical, psychosocial and cultural needs in order to develop a plan of care.
Evaluates and reassesses nursing interventions based on interdisciplinary plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate.
Assists with the development and implementation of a patient/family education plan. Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication reconciliation, and test results in the medical record.
Participates in the Health System’s compliance program.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience: Healthcare experience preferred

Licensure: Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent required (ie: EMT)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to perform patient care functions delegated under the State law.
Exhibits positive interpersonal skills. Uses good judgment. Demonstrates professional growth and development.
American Heart Association BLS Certification required within first week of orientation and maintained throughout employment.

Why choose Southeast Georgia Health System?

Join a team driven by purpose. Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of our community, and every role at Southeast Georgia Health System directly contributes to that impact.
We strive to be the trusted partner for health care in our community, and we're looking for people who are passionate about making a meaningful difference. What guides us every day are our core values of compassion, excellence, ownership, integrity & teamwork.
We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, wellness programs, and more.