Medical Assistant FT Days Belmont FMC
North Mississippi Medical Center
Iuka, MS
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on December 11, 2021
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
- 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
- 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
- Participate in performance improvement activities (EXCEL)
- Attends required in-service, annual review, and educational programs
- Adheres to NMHS/NMMC and Departmental Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
- Complies with applicable State/Federal regulations/laws/policies/procedures/guidelines
- 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