Certified Medical Assistant, Neurology Consultants

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, performing treatments, and administering medication as directed. The role requires accurate and efficient recordkeeping/documentation, scheduling patient testing and referrals, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Job Functions

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains supplies necessary for quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent.
• Required Licenses and Certifications: National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT. . Upon Hire. Required Or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA. . Upon Hire. Required Or Registered Medcial Assistant. Upon Hire. Required
• Work Experience: 1-3 years. Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare related field. Preferred Skills: 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