Medical Assistant, Vein Center

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care, escort patients to exam rooms, conduct interviews, measure vital signs, and maintain accurate documentation in the EHR. The role supports scheduling tests and referrals and requires adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and flexibility are essential to adapt to changing patient needs and team workflows.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Flexibility to respond to rapidly changing patient needs

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure smooth flow
• Interview patient, measure vital signs, and document in EHR
• Perform tests or procedures as directed
• Assist Physician/Nurse Practitioner as needed
• Report and document patient care status in medical records
• Schedule patient testing, consults, and referrals
• Provide patient/family teaching for continuing care
• Maintain supplies for quality patient care

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

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. 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 tests, or procedures.


• 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.