Medical Assistant position available in Natchez, MS. Minimum of one year of experience as a MA preferred. Knowledge of eClinical Works and Microsoft Office is a plus. Must be able to function in a high paced environment.
Medical Assistant Job Responsibilities:
- Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.
- Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary.
- Submits lab orders and obtains the lab results prior to the patients appointment.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; and keeping patient information confidential.
- Counsels patients by transmitting physician’s orders and questions about visits.
- Schedules diagnostic test by making arrangements with the radiology center; verifying times with patients; and preparing charts and pre-admission and consent forms.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Responsible for communication between patient, physician, and pharmacy for refill request.
- Reviews electronic medical records fax line, assigning documents to the appropriate staff.
- Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
