Medical Assistant | Full Time | Cancer Center

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

3d • 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 a physician and/or intermediary personnel responsible for patient care management, including 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 Cancer Center locations in Gulfport and Ocean Springs and works Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, specified medical assistant certifications when applicable, BCLS certification, and de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day orientation. At least one year of customer service experience performing registration, scheduling, and insurance verification is required; one year of Certified Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one year of customer service experience performing registration, scheduling, and insurance verification.
• If certified as a CMA, hold certification or recognition from an accepted organization: AAMA, NAHP, AMT, MedCA, NHA, NCCT, or NIHP.
• If certified as an RMA, hold certification from an accepted organization: AMT, AAH, or NAHP.
• Maintain certification according to the certifying organization's standards.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation.
• Demonstrate strong customer service, professional etiquette, communication, assessment, decision-making, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities.
• Be proficient with computers and keyboarding, office technology, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills for a patient population of all ages.
• Be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain emotional stability in high-stress situations, and collaborate respectfully with others.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, which may change to meet hospital needs, including changes to days off, shifts, or weekends.
• Meet the role's physical demands, including frequent movement around the office or facility, travel to another facility within the SRHS service area, repetitive keyboard use, and activity for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of 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 a physician or intermediary personnel responsible for patient care management.
• Assist front office personnel as directed by the Practice/Office Manager.
• Maintain required medical assistant certification according to the certifying organization's standards, if applicable.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/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