Medical Assistant

Clinic and Tupelo

Nursing - MEDICAL CLINIC EXP

Full Time - Day

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.

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 treatments, tests, or procedures
• Administers medication as directed
• Assist Physician/Nurse Practitioner as directed
• Restocks supplies daily
  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)
• Attends required in-service, annual review, and educational programs
  Regulatory:
• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC and Departmental Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
• Complies with applicable State/Federal regulations/laws/policies/procedures/guidelines
  Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent; required
• Credentialed through the Assessment Based Recognition Program (ABR) as required by CMS to comply with Meaningful Use criteria or Certified as a Medical Assistant; required
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare related field; preferred
• Knowledge of various medical terminology; required
• Knowledge of Electronic Heath Record Systems; preferred
• Must maintain CPR Certification (American Heart Association-AHA); required
• Good written and verbal communication skills; required
• Excellent organizational skills; required
• Working knowledge of basic computers and computer software; required
• Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, required

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