What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Cardiology Physicians Clinic - Days - MFT position at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport?
Qualifications
Job Specifications:
- Performs patient care servicesMonitors patient flow to assure best use of physician time
- Monitors patients to assure their comfort, privacy, and safety
- Obtains vitals, chief complaint, and current history for each patient and prepares them for exam; Communicates patient/family healthcare needs to the appropriate healthcare provider
- Reports significant events and situations to healthcare provider
- Assists physician during any minor procedures as requested
- Administers appropriate medication as ordered by physician under their direct supervision
- Documents effectiveness of medication administered
- Completes appropriate laboratory tests, or prepares request forms for appropriate tests ordered by provider; Schedules as necessary
- Participates in patient/family teaching within knowledgeable areas
- Performs clinical and administrative functions
- Assures concise reporting and documentation of information
- Requests/sends medical records or test results from/to appropriate departments
- Gathers all laboratory test results and attaches to patient's chart per physician's request
- Completes scheduled and non-scheduled duties; Utilizes and accounts for all resources
- Cleans and stocks examination and minor procedure rooms for each patient and procedure per OSHA standards
- Ensures all patient care equipment is in proper working order
- Prepares medical/procedural equipment for sterilization
Required Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED. Vocational/Technical Diploma Completion of an accredited medical assistant program
Licensure: Valid and current medical assistant certification from an accredited program
Experience: One (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant working under physician supervision in a medical office or clinic setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Associate's Degree or one (1) year postsecondary education in medical field.
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About Memorial
Memorial Health System has been dedicated to healing, inspiring, and transforming the health of our community since 1946. With multiple hospital facilities, outpatient surgery locations and diagnostic centers, more than 100 Physician Clinics, and post-acute services including skilled nursing, you can find your fit at Memorial.
When you join our team, you join more than 5,000 individuals committed to exceptional care. We offer several of the region's most comprehensive clinical programs and medical specialties unique to the Coast, including a Level III Neonatal ICU, state-designated Level II Trauma Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Mississippi's first nationally-certified Primary Stroke Center.
At Memorial, you are valued. We know that our increasingly diverse communities need healthcare professionals that reflect their different cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and values. We acknowledge the uniqueness of all individuals, their commonalities as well as differences, all of which have shaped their lives in meaningful ways.
The development of our team members is integral to the patient care we provide. Grow your skills, and grow with Memorial.
Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
