Certified Assistant- Medical

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Tupelo (MS); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant for a 7 on 7 off schedule in the Neurology Consultants department. You will escort patients, collect vitals, perform treatments, and administer medications as directed while maintaining medical records and coordinating referrals.

The role requires CPR certification, strong communication, and organizational skills, with familiarity in electronic health records and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate — Required.
• CPR certification required (AHA).
• Knowledge of EHR systems preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.

Responsabilités

• Escort patients to exam rooms and support flow of patient care.
• Interview patient, record vitals, and document in EHR.
• Perform treatments/tests/procedures and administer meds as directed.
• Assist Physician/Nurse Practitioner as directed.
• Maintain supplies and assist with scheduling tests and referrals.

Connaissances

CPR Certification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Outils

Electronic Health Record Systems

Description du poste

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates's \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 12607153 Neurology Consultants

Work Shift: This is for a 7 on 7 off workweek.

Job Description

The Medical Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing patient care, including escorting patients to exam rooms, conducting interviews, measuring vital signs, performing treatments, and administering medication as directed. The role requires accurate and efficient recordkeeping/documentation, scheduling patient testing and referrals, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. The Medical Assistant must possess good written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the flexibility to respond to rapidly changing patient needs. This is for a 7 on 7 off position.

Job Functions

Patient Care

• Assure smooth, timely patient flow by escorting patients to exam rooms.
• Interview patient, measure vital signs, and document all information in patient's chart/electronic health record (EHR).
• Performs treatments, tests, or procedures.
• Administers medication as directed.
• Assist Physician/Nurse Practitioner as directed.

Recordkeeping/Documentation

• Accurately and efficiently reports/documents patient care/ status/information in medical record.
• Receives patient record(s) from external sources (Diagnostic Testing, Physicians, Consults, etc.) and refers to Physician/Nurse Practitioner for review.

Customer Service

• Responsible for screening and handling incoming telephone calls as directed.
• Schedule patient testing, consult, and/or referrals.
• Provides patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.
• Responsible for maintaining supplies necessary for quality patient care.

Education:

Participate in performance improvement activities (EXCEL).

Regulatory

• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC and Departmental Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable State/Federal regulations/laws/policies/procedures/guidelines.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of various medical terminology; required
• Knowledge of Electronic Heath Record Systems; preferred
• Must maintain CPR Certification (American Heart Association-AHA); required
• Good written and verbal communication skills; required
• Excellent organizational skills; required
• Working knowledge of basic computers and computer software; required
• Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, required
• Must demonstrate professionalism and personal integrity
• Must organize and prioritize work flow
• Must be consciences, flexible, and open to change
• Assures compliance with regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Works independently as well as team /group setting
• Must have extensive contact with: patients, family members, RN's, NP's, Physicians, and other RHC staff members
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve

Physical Demands

• Standing . Constantly
• Walking . Constantly
• Sitting . Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying . Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling . Frequently
• Climbing . Occasionally
• Balancing . Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending . Occasionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work . Occasionally
• Grasping . Frequently
• Speaking . Constantly
• Hearing . Constantly
• Repetitive Motions . Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination . Frequently

Salary Range

$19.24-$24.05

Education:

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Required

Certifications

Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants, National Certified Medical Assistant - NCMA, Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists