CMA

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Mississippi; Presencial; USD 27.000 - 33.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The Medical Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. provides patient care, escorts patients to exam rooms, takes vital signs, performs treatments, and administers medications as directed.

Accurate recordkeeping and scheduling of tests and referrals are essential, with strong communication and organizational skills to support clinicians. She/he will assist physicians and nurse practitioners, communicate clearly with patients and families, and ensure regulatory compliance while

Qualificações

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to respond to rapidly changing patient needs.
• Works independently and in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Escort patients to exam rooms and measure vital signs.
• Interview patients and document information in the EHR.
• Perform treatments, tests, or procedures as directed.
• Administer medications as directed and assist physician or NP.
• Schedule testing and referrals; maintain chart documentation.
• Provide patient/family teaching for continuing care.

Conhecimentos

CPR certification

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Medical terminology

EHR systems knowledge

Professional integrity

Multitasking

Formação

High School Diploma or GED

Project Search Graduate

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da vaga

## CMAApply: South Marion Winfield: Full time: Posted Today: JR100745We 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:**57509750 Winfield Internal Medicine**Work Shift:**WINFIELD INTERNAL MEDICINE - SOUTH MARION**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.***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*** A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • **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 TechnologistsNorth 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.