Medical Assistant | Singing River Pediatrics Clinic - Gulfport

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs a reasonable scope of clinical and administrative tasks delegated by, and under the direct or onsite supervision of, the physician or intermediary personnel responsible for patient care management. Intermediary personnel include physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. The Medical Assistant also assists front-office personnel as directed by the Practice/Office Manager. The role is based at Singing River Gulfport Hospital and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an ABHES- or CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred. Applicants need at least one year of customer service experience performing registration, scheduling, and insurance verification. One year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant is preferred. The role reports to the Service Line Operations Coordinator and, as applicable, works under the direction of the physician responsible for patient care management. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one year of customer service experience performing registration, scheduling, and insurance verification.
• If holding CMA certification, certification or recognition as a Certified Medical Assistant from an approved organization listed in the posting: AAMA, NAHP, AMT, MedCA, NHA, NCCT, or NIHP.
• If holding RMA certification, Registered Medical Assistant certification from an approved organization listed in the posting: AMT, AAH, or NAHP.
• Maintain certification according to the certifying organization’s standards.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire or transfer.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, customer service, and professional etiquette.
• Demonstrate computer and keyboard proficiency and the ability to use office technology, including telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills for a patient population of all ages.
• Ability to assess and make decisions, work under pressure and meet deadlines, manage details and multiple tasks, and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to work assigned schedules, with the understanding that off days, shifts, or weekends may change according to hospital needs.
• Ability to remain active for extended periods and perform the physical, visual, auditory, and repetitive-motion demands described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP.
• At least one year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and administrative tasks delegated by and under the direct or onsite supervision of the physician or intermediary personnel responsible for patient care management.
• Assist front-office personnel as directed by the Practice/Office Manager.
• Maintain applicable CMA or RMA certification according to the certifying organization’s standards.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire or transfer.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED