What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant, Vein Center position at North Mississippi Health Services?
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**JOB SUMMARY**
The Medical Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing patient care, including escorting patients to exam rooms, conducting interviews, measuring vital signs. The role requires accurate and efficient recordkeeping/documentation, scheduling patient testing and referrals, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. The Medical Assistant must possess good written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the flexibility to respond to rapidly changing patient needs.
**JOB** **FUNCTIONS**
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 tests, or procedures.
* Assist Physician/Nurse Practitioner as directed.
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).
Regulatory:
* Adheres to NMHS/NMMC and Departmental Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
* Complies with applicable State/Federal regulations/laws/policies/procedures/guidelines.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
* High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent. Required
**Licenses and Certifications**
* . Credentialed through the Assessment Based Recognition Program (ABR) as required by CMS to comply with Meaningful Use criteria. Upon Hire. Required
**Work Experience**
* 1-3 years. Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare related field. Preferred
**Knowledge Skills and Abilities**
* 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
* Must demonstrate professionalism and personal integrity
* Must organize and prioritize work flow
* Must be consciences, flexible, and open to change
* Assures compliance with regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Works independently as well as team /group setting
* Must have extensive contact with: patients, family members, RN’s, NP’s, Physicians, and other RHC staff members
* Must have good written and verbal communication skills
* Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
**Physical Demands**
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* **Standing****.** Constantly
* **Walking****.** Constantly
* **Sitting****.** Occassionally
* **Lifting/Carrying****.** Frequently 50 lbs
* **Pushing/Pulling****.** Frequently
* **Climbing****.** Occassionally
* **Balancing****.** Occassionally
* **Stooping/Kneeling/Bending****.** Occassionally
* **Reaching/Over Head Work****.** Occassionally
* **Grasping****.** Frequently
* **Speaking****.** Constantly
* **Hearing****.** Constantly
* **Repetitive Motions****.** Constantly
* **Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations****.** Frequently
**Benefits** **A****vailable**
* Continuing Education
* 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
* Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
* Wellness Programs and Incentives
* Referral Bonuses
* Employee Assistance Program
* Medical Benefits
* Dental Benefits
* Vision Benefits
* License Certification Reimbursement
* Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
* Employee Discount Program
* Other:
* Early Access to Earned Wages
* Tuition Assistance
* Relocation Assistance
* Paid Time Away
* Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Medical Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing patient care, including escorting patients to exam rooms, conducting interviews, measuring vital signs. The role requires accurate and efficient recordkeeping/documentation, scheduling patient testing and referrals, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. The Medical Assistant must possess good written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the flexibility to respond to rapidly changing patient needs.
**JOB** **FUNCTIONS**
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 tests, or procedures.
* Assist Physician/Nurse Practitioner as directed.
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).
Regulatory:
* Adheres to NMHS/NMMC and Departmental Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
* Complies with applicable State/Federal regulations/laws/policies/procedures/guidelines.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
* High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent. Required
**Licenses and Certifications**
* . Credentialed through the Assessment Based Recognition Program (ABR) as required by CMS to comply with Meaningful Use criteria. Upon Hire. Required
**Work Experience**
* 1-3 years. Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare related field. Preferred
**Knowledge Skills and Abilities**
* 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
* Must demonstrate professionalism and personal integrity
* Must organize and prioritize work flow
* Must be consciences, flexible, and open to change
* Assures compliance with regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Works independently as well as team /group setting
* Must have extensive contact with: patients, family members, RN’s, NP’s, Physicians, and other RHC staff members
* Must have good written and verbal communication skills
* Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
**Physical Demands**
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* **Standing****.** Constantly
* **Walking****.** Constantly
* **Sitting****.** Occassionally
* **Lifting/Carrying****.** Frequently 50 lbs
* **Pushing/Pulling****.** Frequently
* **Climbing****.** Occassionally
* **Balancing****.** Occassionally
* **Stooping/Kneeling/Bending****.** Occassionally
* **Reaching/Over Head Work****.** Occassionally
* **Grasping****.** Frequently
* **Speaking****.** Constantly
* **Hearing****.** Constantly
* **Repetitive Motions****.** Constantly
* **Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations****.** Frequently
**Benefits** **A****vailable**
* Continuing Education
* 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
* Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
* Wellness Programs and Incentives
* Referral Bonuses
* Employee Assistance Program
* Medical Benefits
* Dental Benefits
* Vision Benefits
* License Certification Reimbursement
* Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
* Employee Discount Program
* Other:
* Early Access to Earned Wages
* Tuition Assistance
* Relocation Assistance
* Paid Time Away
* Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers