Certified Medical Assistant, Retina Clinic

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care, escort patients to exam rooms, measure vital signs, and administer medications as directed. The role involves accurate documentation in the medical record and scheduling tests and referrals to ensure timely care.

The incumbent will communicate effectively with patients and the care team, participate in performance improvement activities, and adhere to regulatory guidelines to maintain quality

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant role requires accurate and efficient recordkeeping/documentation.
• Ability to interview patients and document information in medical records.
• Proper communication with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure smooth patient flow.
• Take patient interviews, measure vital signs, and document in EHR.
• Administer medications as directed and perform treatments or procedures.
• Schedule patient testing, referrals, and consultations; coordinate care.
• Provide patient and family teaching for continuing care; maintain supplies.

Job description

Posting 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.

Job Summary

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.

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.

Recordkeeping/Documentation:

• Assist Physician/Nurse Practitioner as directed.
• 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.