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Assistant-Certified Medical
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$37,425 / year median in Mississippi
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant-Certified Medical
Job ID:
43343
Job Category:
Nursing Support & Patient Care
Work Type:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
Days
Department:
BMG Central MS
Facility:
BMG Central MS
Location:
Brandon, MS
Overview
Job Summary
Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel and /or Administrator.
Responsibilities
Performs direct patient care duties as assigned.
Triage and rooming of patients
Provides for patient safety.
Possesses the ability to perform day to day clerical task and related duties.
Participates in ongoing educational activities.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
Approved nursing or medical assistant course.
Preferred/Desired
Minimum of one year experience.
Education
Minimum Required
Skill inmunicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Approved nursing or medical assistant course
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Computer literacy. Maintain Certification
Preferred/Desired
Phlebotomy experience
Licensure
Certified by the a National Certification Board (National Center for Competency Testing or obtain withing 6 months of hire date.
Minimum Required
Certified by the a National Certification Board (National Center for Competency Testing) or obtain within 6 months of hire date. ,BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
Preferred/Desired