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SMRMC Full Time 1720-Medical Asst (Clinic)-7152 Women's Health Center

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center Careers

#Data Entry #Documentation #RN #Vital Signs #LPN #Patient Care #Healthcare #Medical Assistant #Medication Management #Appointment Scheduling #Communication Skills #Team Collaboration

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 6 months agoExpired

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Location

Pike County, Mississippi

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant will document patient care, maintain patient charts, and assist with data entry. They will also collect vital patient information and support front staff with various administrative tasks.

Requirements summary

The role requires the ability to work professionally with peers and patients, and to follow clinic policies and procedures. Attendance at mandatory education sessions is also required.

CommunicationDocumentationTeam CollaborationPatient CareProfessionalismData EntryAppointment SchedulingTechnical SkillsMedication ManagementVital Signs CollectionPatient InteractionChart MaintenancePhone ManagementEquipment UseLab Quality Control

Job description

Document clinic patient care given, review and maintain patient chart per policy, and assist with accurate and timely entry of patient data.
Proper use of BP cuff, Stethscope, EKG Machine, electronic thermometer , eye chart/ color blindness, otoscope/ophthalmoscope, weight scales,etc.
Follows policy and procedure for home medication manangement and reconciliation.
Obtains proper signature and documentation from patient for the release of medical information.
Understands lab quality control policies, proficiency testing and documentation.
Under general supervision of the Clinic Administrator and Office Manager, Physician, NP, RN or LPN, performs patient care and collects vital patient information.
Workload will be determined by clinic’s appointment schedule, clinic staffing levels and the needs and priorities of the outpatient clinics.
Must be willing to be reassigned within clinic or willing to float to another clinic.
Assignment to another clinic is possible and is established by daily review of overall outpatient clinics appointment schedules and staffing needs.
The Medical Assistant will be assigned up to 40 hours per week according to the needs of the clinic and staff.
Some weekend work may be required.
The Medical Assistant is expected to function within the scope of approved policies, procedures, and regulations for the clinic and organization.
Will be responsible to document clinic patient care given, review and maintain patient chart per policy, and assist with accurate and timely entry of patient data, orders, and charges into computer system.
Must be able to work and relate in a professional, non-defensive manner with peers, physicians, administration, patients, and visitors.
The Medical Assistant will help front staff by answering phone by third ring, take accurate phone messages, file charts, schedule appointments and help with any other tasks needed.
Attendance to yearly mandatory education requirements is nonnegotiable and will be the responsibility of the employee to arrange and attend sessions.