Medical Assistant, Certified or Multi Skilled Technician - OB/GYN Physicians - Days - MFT

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport•Gulfport, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting physicians in an OB/GYN clinic, providing both clinical and administrative support to ensure safe, efficient, and therapeutic patient care. The position requires assisting in the delivery of primary health care and patient case management. The specific duties and requirements vary slightly depending on whether the applicant is a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or a Multi Skilled Technician (MST).

Requirements

High School or GED
Vocational/Technical Diploma from a medical assistant program (for CMA)
Valid and current medical assistant certification from an accredited program (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, CCMA) (for CMA)
Knowledge of infection control and hygiene
Basic understanding of computer operations and keyboarding, including electronic medical records
Good oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Clerical skills
Ability to interpret physicians order and carry them out as requested
Ability to educate patients
Ability to organize work and effectively maintain patient flow
Must be patient/customer service oriented, projecting professionalism and sensitivity
Multitasking and time management (for MST)
Talking to others to convey information effectively (for MST)

Responsibilities

Performs patient care services
Monitors patient flow to assure best use of physician/provider time
Monitors patients to assure their comfort, privacy, and safety
Obtains vitals, chief complaint, and current history for each patient and prepares them for exam
Communicates patient/family healthcare needs to the appropriate healthcare provider
Reports significant events and situations to healthcare provider
Assists physician/provider during any minor procedures as requested
Administers appropriate medication as ordered by physician under their direct supervision (CMA only)
Documents effectiveness of medication administered (CMA only)
Completes appropriate laboratory tests, or prepares request forms for appropriate tests ordered by provider; Schedules as necessary
Participates in patient/family teaching within knowledgeable areas
Performs clinical and administrative functions
Assures concise reporting and documentation of information
Requests/sends medical records or test results from/to appropriate departments
Gathers all laboratory test results and attaches to patient's chart per physician's request (CMA only)
Completes scheduled and non-scheduled duties; Utilizes and accounts for all resources
Cleans and stocks examination and minor procedure rooms for each patient and procedure per OSHA standards
Ensures all patient care equipment is in proper working order
Prepares medical/procedural equipment for sterilization