Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of a licensed medical provider, the Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients. Performs patient interviews, prepares patients for provider's care, measures vital signs, observes and reports patient's signs and symptoms and records information on patient charts. Prepares treatment rooms for patient examination and provides basic first aid; may perform basic laboratory procedures and/or collect routine laboratory specimens within the scope of practice.

Assists with patient ambulation and use of assistive devices.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting program.

Experience:

• Prior critical care or intensive care experience is preferred.
• One (1) year of hospital or clinic experience in a medical assisting function is preferred.

Licenses/Certificates

• Current Mississippi RN licensure is required.
• BLS & ACLS certification is required. PALS certification is preferred.
• Must maintain certification or registration as a Medical Assistant;
  Mississippi State Certification is preferred.

Working Conditions:

Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne/airborne disease; contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances; exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, chemicals and illness); subject to varying and unpredictable situations; able to handle emergency, crisis or pressured situations; subject to multiple interruptions; occasionally subject to extended or irregular hours; requires judgment/actions that impact patient outcomes.

General Duties

• Plans, organizes and supports the care of patients, families and visitors within the certified medical assistant scope of practice in an outpatient setting.
• Provides triage, patient data collection, pre-registration, schedules appointments, coordinates referrals, and appropriately documents patient's chart.
• Requisition s supplies and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and prepares related documentation. Keeps stock and equipment inventories.
• Assists providers and RN's with medical office procedures. Ensures accurate, timely communication among caregivers (e.g. handoff/report, changes in patient condition, vital signs).
• Supports orientation, instruction and training of clinic personnel and/or students.
• Enhances growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services and meetings.
• Assures patient identification according to policy and procedure.
• Participates in the development, communication and implementation of the patient care plan under the direction of the provider and nursing staff.
• Provides and documents teaching for patients based on assessment of needs in collaboration with the provider and nursing staff.
• Timely reporting and documenting of unexpected incidents or adverse events, including participation in investigations and completion of incident reports as applicable.
• Demonstrates knowledge and care standards for clinic specific patient populations.

Standards for Customer Service

Standards for Safety

Standards of Employment

Department/Job Specific Competencies

• Handwashing / Infection Control
• Security Awareness
• Privacy Awareness