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Covington County Hospital
Medical Assistant - Express Care Sumrall - Full Time
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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
A Medical Assistant, is responsible for assisting Doctors and Nurses in providing care to their patients. Their duties include recording and updating medical histories, contact information in patient files, scheduling patient appointments and performing standard care procedures like drawing blood, checking vitals or collecting lab samples. Assists the provider in an effort to provide the highest quality of medical care in as productive and efficient manner as possible. Must understand the mechanics of the clinic and how the job interrelates with the other clinic teams to meet the goals of the clinic of offering "good patient care". Deals with a variety of patient instructions and must be able to communicate clearly and effectively. Experience preferred. Must be certified with the State of MS Board of Nursing Must have