Medical Support Assistant, SGPA, Primary Care - Shrine, Full-Time, Brunswick

Full-Time Medical Support Assistant

Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Full-Time Medical Support Assistant to join our Southeast Georgia Physician Associates (SGPA) Primary Care - Shrine team in Brunswick, GA. In this role, you will be responsible for providing 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.

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience

• Healthcare experience preferred.

Licensure

• American Heart Association BLS Certification required within first week of orientation and maintained throughout employment.

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.

Why Join Southeast Georgia Health System?

• Mission-driven organization committed to safe, high-quality, and accessible care
• Outstanding work-life balance in a coastal community with mild winters and natural beauty
• Strong culture of collaboration, professionalism, and respect
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth and advancement without a large-city commute
• Membership in Coastal Community Health, a regional partnership with Baptist Health focused on advancing care quality and value
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Competitive Pay + Shift Differentials
• Sign-on Bonuses may be available for full-time roles
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal employment laws. Applicants may review their rights in the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.