Job Information
Tenet Healthcare, St. Francis Hospital Memphis/Bartlett Medical Assistant (MA) in Byhalia, Mississippi
THIS IS A PRN POSITION
A non-exempt medical office position responsible for providing direct nursing care in a medical office setting under the direction of a physician, assists medical providers, and maintains a clean and safe environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the practice.
Responsibilities
Assist physician with the daily operations of the physician's office
Maintains efficient patient flow and assists with patient care, i.e. exams, procedures and patient education under the direction and supervision of a physician
Performs triage, monitors and records vitals of all visiting patient
Perform EKG and Phlebotomy, as applicable
Ensures medical documentation of office visits
Ensures that all contacts with patients, the public, physicians and other personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner
Qualifications
Education:
Required: High school diploma or GED
Required: Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program OR three years of relevant work experience in lieu of completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program
Certification:
Required: Medical Assistant Certification required through one of the following; National Healthcare Association (NHA), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant by the American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Center for Competency Training (NCCT), the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), or Healthcare Professional Registry of the US (HPRUS) (Will allow 90 days to obtain certification)
Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience:
Required: Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school OR three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of Medical Assistant diploma
Preferred: At least one year of relevant work experience