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MEDICAL ASSISTANT

South Central Health System
Laurel, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/1/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2025
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      MEDICAL ASSISTANT

       

      JOB SUMMARY

       




      JOB DESCRIPTION



      Job Title: 273-Medical Assistant



      Minimum Qualifications:

      High school diploma or GED preferred

      Must be able to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions.

      Previous Medical Assistant Experience-Medical Assistant Certification Preferred





      Core Duties:




      •Demonstrates nursing assistant duties when providing patient care as evidenced by:
      •Recording and/or reporting to the appropriate nurse any treatments, results, observations, patient complaints, and other pertinent information regarding the condition of patients.
      •Anticipate needs by checking on patients regularly and answering call lights.
      •Assisting in maintaining a clean and safe environment for the patients and staff; being responsible for equipment assigned to patient care.
      •Using supplies appropriately, demonstrating a cost-effective awareness by practicing efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and linen.
      •Ensuring patient safety.
      •Participates in quality measures as indicated by performance dashboard results.
      •Demonstrates appropriate quantity of work as evidenced by:
      •Completing all assigned duties.
      •Accepting additional assignments willingly.
      •Adapting to change and prioritizing work.
      •Assisting staff members; willing to stay late in order to finish essential patient care and unit responsibilities.
      •Demonstrates through work performed a knowledge of policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department as evidenced by:
      •Completes Health Stream assignments in a timely manner.
      •Maintaining current unit specific competencies.
      •Assisting with the orientation of new personnel to the unit.
      •Seeking and soliciting the help of or guidance from immediate supervisor or appropriate resource person.
      •Performing duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision.
      •Demonstrates courtesy, respect and compassion when interacting with patients.
      •Keeps confidential matters confidential by not discussing patients business, personal issues of other employees in inappropriate places or situations.
      •Respects the dignity of patients and others by: listening responding in a caring matter, initiating follow-up if necessary so the patient will have excellent service.
      •Documents appropriately in patient chart.
      •Keeps supervisor informed of any situation that might affect quality of service.
      •Maintains a lean a safe work environment.
      •Receive test/lab results and notifies patient promptly and courteously.
      •Ensures treatment/procedure rooms are properly stocked with supplies and drugs are checked for expiration dates.
      •Adheres to assigned work schedule.
      •Assists Physicians with procedures and exams.
      •Screen telephone calls and messages for the provider, answering questions that can be answered.
      •Schedule surgeries, outpatient and diagnostic procedures, as ordered by the Physician.
      •Shows proficiency with EMR systems and adheres to prescribed workflow with EMR.
      •Assist Physicians with procedures and exams.
      •Prescription needs as authorized by Physicians
      •Completing prior authorizations and referrals.
      •Administer injections
      •Assist in other job duties.

      Interaction Skills
      •Dependability
      •Great attitude
      •Caring
      •Professionalism
      •Team player
      •Maturing
      •Pride in job
      •Great communication
      •Neat appearance
      •Privacy

       

       

       

       

       

       

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