Medical Assistant – Certified

Overview

Medical Assistant – Certified
Singing River Surgical Services - Ocean Springs | Full-Time | Mon-Fri 8a-5p

Ocean Springs, Mississippi
United States

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.

High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a Medical Assistant program with recognized certification.

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• 3009/30099 – CMA:
  Certified/recognized as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from one of the following institutions:
• Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Career Assessments (MedCA)
• National Health career Association (NHA)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• National Institute of Health Professionals (NIHP)

• 300997/300998 – RMA:
  Certification must be a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from one of the following institutions:
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• American Allied Health (AAH)
• National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)

Must maintain certification according to certifying organization’s standards.

Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.

Required to 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.

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. Exerting a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and fingers. Exposure to body fluids, sputum and tissues which may carry infectious disease.

Close visual acuity and ability to adjust focus. Ability to be active for extended periods and to work shifts as needed.

Keen mental faculties for assessment and decision making. Strong communication skills. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain collaborative relationships within SRHS and other organizations.

Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Proficient computer skills (keyboard), MS Outlook and Word, and other office technology (telephone, fax).

Note:

This description is not necessarily exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, and working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require additional tasks. This posting remains subject to change without notice.