CERTIFIED ASSISTANT- MEDICAL

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in the Retina Clinic. Responsibilities include escorting patients, taking vital signs, assisting with treatments, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EHR.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and adherence to regulatory guidelines; CPR certification required; experience with EHR preferred; salary range $19.24-$28.85 per hour; full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Must possess CPR Certification (AHA).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with EHR systems preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and interview them.
• Measure vital signs and document in EHR.
• Perform treatments and administer medications as directed.
• Schedule tests, referrals, and maintain supplies.
• Participate in performance improvement activities (EXCEL).

Skills

Medical terminology

CPR Certification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

EHR systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "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: 10036810 Retina Clinic Work Shift: 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.

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 Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range

$19.24 - $28.85

Education

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

Required Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants
• DNU National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT
• NCMA-NCTT
• NCMA-NCTT

North Mississippi Health Services Overview

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.