Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & EHR Specialist

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CPR certification

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Medical terminology

EHR systems knowledge

Professional integrity

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Project Search Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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