Compassionate Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy Pro

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under the Nurse Manager's direction. You will perform clinical tasks, collect specimens, measure vitals, document in EMR/EPIC, and assist providers during exams and procedures.

Key qualities include compassion, teamwork, ability to handle emergency situations, and adherence to infection control and safety policies. This role may require float to other clinic locations to ensure coverage.

Qualifications

• Current Certification as a Medical Assistant.
• Current Phlebotomy certificate.
• One year of clinical work experience.
• Current CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.
• Annual influenza vaccine.
• Knowledge of ICD-10/CPT codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients in a timely and appropriate manner and demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude toward patients and staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to access and assist patients in emergency situations.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, including height, weight & BMI, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, allergies, review medication lists and document correct information in electronic medical record.
• Collect specimens, do all approved CLIA waived testing.
• Assist the provider as needed during exams, treatments and procedures.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies and maintain instruments.
• Anticipates and prepares supplies needed for procedures to expedite patient care.
• Clean dirty instruments and to properly prepare them for sterilization as applicable.
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to provider.
• Instruct patients on collection of any necessary samples and tests.
• Perform phlebotomy when requested by RN or provider.
• Perform EKGs when requested by provider.
• Demonstrate ability to do Audiogram and Vision Tests.
• Setting up suction and/or oxygen per provider request.
• Assist with EPSDT exams and update form and Health Maintenance Information.
• Complete Growth and Development Charts and Immunization Records (including MIIX).
• Do daily equipment checks (Ex - AED, Suction Machine, EKG, Oxygen, Sporox, Instruments, Etc.).
• Willingness to assist providers, nurses and the front office as needed.
• Prompt in following the provider's orders.
• Demonstrate flexibility in job duties.
• Demonstrate appropriate documentation in the EMR/EPIC.
• Demonstrate the knowledge to operate clinical equipment.
• Effectively communicates with the provider and other staff.
• Must be flexible and willing to float to other clinic locations as needed to support operational needs, ensure adequate coverage, and maintain quality patient care.
• Adheres to infection-control policies using universal precautions at all times and PPE as appropriate.
• Assist with medical record release and scanning as needed.
• Completes the required IT/Security trainings prior to the deadline.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical operations knowledge

Multi-tasking

Ability to work with minimal supervise

Education

Certification as Medical Assistant

Phlebotomy certificate

CPR BLS

Influenza vaccination

Job description

Paycom - ATS in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under the Nurse Manager's direction. You will perform clinical tasks, collect specimens, measure vitals, document in EMR/EPIC, and assist providers during exams and procedures.

Key qualities include compassion, teamwork, ability to handle emergency situations, and adherence to infection control and safety policies. This role may require float to other clinic locations to ensure coverage.