Position Overview:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing quality patient care following established standards and supporting physicians, nurses, and providers.

Location:

Pediatric Clinic

Biloxi, Mississippi 

Job Type:

Full Time

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8a-5p

Wednesday 8a-12p

Pay:

$16.75/hr

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Places patient in exam rooms, obtains history and other preliminary exam information. Prepares patients for provider examination.
• Prepares equipment and aids providers during treatment, examination, and procedures. Assists with patient assessments and examination as needed.
• Charts physician orders and documents treatment plan. Observes, records, and reports patients condition and reaction to treatment.
• Coordinates and assists with discharge instructions, follow-up care, diagnostic tests, and existing and new medication instructions.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, providers, and clinical teams and answers questions or offer guidance for patient families.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems to support the overall mission of the organization; recommends new approaches and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent. 
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Exceptional organizational skills required. Must be able to complete tasks with a high-degree of efficiency and accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with frequent disruptions. 
• Must have the ability to work independently while managing time and workload appropriately.
• Must demonstrate ability to analyze data and resolve complex problems.
• Proficiency of electronic records systems.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently within interpretive guidelines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Must be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and physicians.
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong sense of customer-focus.
• Must have and maintain a valid Mississippi driver's license.
• Must have the ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Must have the ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to successfully perform required job duties.

Remote: None