Medical Assistant

Overview

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.

• Assure smooth, timely patient flow by escorting patients to exam rooms.
• Interview patient, measure vital signs, and document all information in patient’s chart/EHR.
• Perform treatments, tests, or procedures.
• Administer medication as directed.
• Assist Physician/Nurse Practitioner as directed. Recordkeeping/Documentation:
  Accurately and efficiently reports/documents patient care/status/information in medical record.
• Receive patient record(s) from external sources and refer to Physician/Nurse Practitioner for review.
• Screen and handle incoming telephone calls as directed.
• Schedule patient testing, consult, and/or referrals.
• Provide patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.
• Maintain supplies necessary for quality patient care.
• Participate in performance improvement activities (EXCEL).
• Adhere to NMHS/NMMC and Departmental Policies/Procedures/Guidelines; comply with applicable State/Federal regulations and policies.

• Education
  :
  High School Diploma or GED Equivalency or equivalent (Required).
• Licenses and Certifications
  :
  National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - NCTT. Upon Hire (Required);
  Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - AAMA. Upon Hire (Required).
• Work Experience
  : 1-3 years. Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare related field (Preferred).
• Skills
  :
  Knowledge of medical terminology; knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (preferred); CPR Certification (AHA) required; good written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational skills; working knowledge of basic computers; interaction with patients across all ages; professionalism and integrity; ability to organize and prioritize work; flexibility and openness to change; comply with regulations, policies, and guidelines; ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  
  strong interpersonal communication.

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:
  Constant
• Walking:
  Constant
• Sitting:
  Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying:
  Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Frequently
• Climbing:
  Occasional
• Balancing:
  Occasional
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending:
  Occasional
• Reaching/Overhead Work:
  Occasional
• Grasping:
  Frequent
• Speaking:
  Constant
• Hearing:
  Constant
• Repetitive Motions:
  Constant
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
  Frequent

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care