Medical Assistant – Certified

Singing River Health System • Full-time • Pascagoula, MS, US • 9m ago

Medical Assistant – Certified
Singing River Pediatrics – Pascagoula | Full-Time | Day |
Pascagoula, Mississippi
United States

Position Overview

The Medical Assistant – Certified 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.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a Medical Assistant program accredited by either the ABHES (the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) or CAAHEP (the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) required.

License

N/A

Certification

Currently certified/recognized as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) 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 Healthcareer Association (NHA).

OR must be a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Must maintain certification according to certifying organization’s standards.

Required to complete (by end of orientation) and maintain BCLS certification.

Experience

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

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. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard copier and 10‐key.

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 flexible hours.

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.

Attention to detail and the ability to multi‐task in complex situations is required. Must have strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Must be able to utilize and apply medical terminology.

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.).

Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Must have knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.

Must be able to utilize medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.

Must have knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment, including proper handling of bio hazardous/infectious waste. Must be able to establish, organize, and maintain patient medical records; document patient communication and clinical treatments accurately and appropriately; and must be able to comply with established risk management and safety procedures.

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