Part-time Medical/Administrative Assistant

The Endocrine Diabetes & Thyroid Center is a specialty medical clinic in Southaven, Mississippi. We’re building something special a medical clinic that combines technology, personalized care, and clinical competence to provide excellent patient care. We’re seeking a dynamic and adaptable Part-time Medical/Administrative Assistant who thrives performing both administrative and clinical tasks. Your enthusiasm, adaptability, and commitment to patient well-being will help shape our success.

Responsibilities:

The essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Administrative Competence:

• Patient Intake and Records: Conduct thorough patient interviews, gather medical histories, and maintain accurate electronic health records (EHRs).
• Appointment Coordination: Efficiently schedule patient visits, manage calendars, and optimize provider schedules.
• Insurance Navigation: Assist patients with insurance forms, verify coverage, and process claims.
• Front Desk Support: Welcome patients, answer inquiries, and create a positive first impression.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure precision in data entry and documentation.

2. Clinical Eagerness:

• Patient Preparation: Prepare examination rooms and assist providers during exams.
• Vital Signs: Proficiently measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.).
• Specimen Collection: Collect blood, urine, or other specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications as directed by providers.
• Patient Education: Explain treatment plans, medications, and post-care instructions.
• Compliance and Safety: Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications:

• Certification: Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

• Clinical Skills: Proficiency in basic clinical procedures (vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, etc.).

• Administrative Skills: Familiarity with medical software and front desk operations and strong organizational skills.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Team Player: Collaborate effectively with providers and fellow staff members.

• Adaptability: Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to a growing clinic.

• Compassion: Show empathy and respect toward patients.

• Startup Spirit: Embrace change, learn quickly, and contribute ideas to enhance clinic operations.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, wear multiple hats, and contribute your skills to our clinic, we’d love to hear from you!

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.