Certified 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.

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.

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.

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

Minimum of one year medical office clinical experience. Candidates who have
performed an externship in a private practice may be considered.

• 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
• Occasional stress related to patient load.

• Assist with safe and effective patient care in compliance with established
• standard base…