What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (Non-Certified) position at Singing River Health System?
Medical Assistant (Non-Certified) Position Overview The Medical Assistant works under the supervision of the Physician responsible for patient care management. He/She provides patient care in a caring and professional manner and assists front office personnel as directed by the Practice/Office Manager. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned. Work involves using many physical
motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body
fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious
disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of
the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment
such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to
perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without
correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires
close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object
into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to
forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for
extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to
work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be
instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or
weekends. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex
situations is required. Must have the
ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships
throughout SRHS and other organizations. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate
clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient
population of all ages.
MGCCC Clinic - Harrison County Campus | Part-Time | Days, weekends |
Mississippi
United States
Education:
High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a
Medical Assistant program preferred.
License:
N/A
Certifications:
Must complete and maintain BCLS
certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of
position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation
training.
Experience:
A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Certified Medical
Assistant preferred.
Reports to:
Service Line Operations Coordinator,
as well as under the direction of the Physician responsible for patient care
management as applicable.
Supervises:
None
Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves
sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the
facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area.
Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift,
carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision
making abilities. Must demonstrate
superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give
information in person and by telephone.
Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive
to dealing with high stress levels.
Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service
skills and professional etiquette.
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must
be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax,
etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
