Clinic MA

North Sunflower; Ruleville (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield

State Retirement

Vacation

Holidays

Sick Time

Vision

Disability (Short & Long Term)

Discount Pharmacy Program

Job summary

North Sunflower is seeking aMedical Assistant for a rural health clinic in Ruleville, Mississippi. The MA will handle clinical and administrative tasks, room patients, document vitals and histories, and support providers in exams and procedures.

Qualifications include HS diploma, MA program graduation, CMA/RMA preferred, and BLS certification. EMR knowledge and strong communication are required to ensure patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinic experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current CMA or RMA certification preferred.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within timeframe.
• Knowledge of EMR systems.
• Strong communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document medical histories and complaints.
• Record vital signs including BP, temp, pulse, respiration, height, weight.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Administer injections and medications as directed.
• Collect specimens and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform dressing changes and remove sutures or staples as ordered.
• Maintain medical and surgical asepsis during procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program

CMA/RMA certification preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Summary: The Medical Assistant (MA) performs a variety of clinical and administrative duties in a rural health clinic setting. Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining and recording vital signs, collecting patient histories, preparing patients for examinations, assisting healthcare providers with patient care and office procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records. The Medical Assistant supports quality patient care while promoting a professional, efficient, and patient-centered environment consistent with the mission and objectives of Sunflower Rural Health Clinic

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Interview patients and accurately document medical histories, chief complaints, and other pertinent information.
• Obtain and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, and weight.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Administer injections and medications as directed by the provider and within scope of practice.
• Perform specimen collection and prepare laboratory specimens as required.
• Perform dressing changes, remove sutures or staples when ordered by the provider and permitted by clinic policy.
• Maintain medical and surgical asepsis during clinical procedures.

MinimumQualifications:

• 1 year of experience in a clinic setting preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or equivalent certification preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required or obtained within designated timeframe.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology, infection control, and clinical procedures.

Great Benefits Include:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield,
• State Retirement
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Sick Time
• Vision
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Discount Employee Pharmacy Program at our Pharmacy
• Clinic Visits at no cost to full-time employees

This institution is an equal opportunity employer and provider.