Registered Medical Assistant, Emergency Department, Full time, 7a-7p
Singing River Health System Hospital - Gulfport | Full-Time | 7a-7p |
15200 Community Road
Gulfport, Mississippi, 39503
United States
Position
Overview:
The Registered
Medical Assistant works under the supervision of the Physician responsible for
patient care management. They provide patient care in a caring and professional
manner with scope of practice. He/she will also assist nursing staff to provide
nursing care according to the established plan of care. Registered Nurse or LPN
will provide supervision for nursing related duties. Expectation is for all
performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System
procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and
publications for health care employees.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working
conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate
reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job
or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Education:
High School
graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a Medical Assistant program
accredited by either the ABHES (the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools)
or CAAHEP (the Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs) required.
License:
N/A
Certification:
Must be a Registered Medical Assistant
(RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Registry of
Medical Assistants (ARMA). If not
currently registered, must obtain status within 6 months. Must maintain registration according to American
Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) standards.
Required to complete (by end of
orientation) and maintain BCLS certification.
Experience:
Minimum of
one (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
Reports to:
Patient Care Manager
Supervises:
None.
Physical Demands:
Work is
moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about
the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within
the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force
frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the
human body. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of
the wrists, hands and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment such
as computer keyboard copier and 10- key.
Work
involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels
with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound.
Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to
bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer
monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close
vision.
Must be
able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue
fatigue. Must be able to work flexible hours.
Mental Demands:
Must
demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive
and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong
written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability
conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work
under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention
to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must
have strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Must be able to utilize and
apply medical terminology.
Special Demands:
Must
possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must
possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard
proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Must have
intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must have
knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. Must be
able to utilize medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Must have knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a
safe work environment, including proper handling of bio hazardous/infectious
waste. Must be able to establish, organize, and maintain patient medical
records; document patient communication and clinical treatments accurately and
appropriately; and must be able to comply with established risk management and
safety procedures.
Education:
High School
graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a Medical Assistant program
accredited by either the ABHES (the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools)
or CAAHEP (the Commission on
Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs) required.
License:
N/A
Certification:
Must be a Registered Medical Assistant
(RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Registry of
Medical Assistants (ARMA). If not
currently registered, must obtain status within 6 months. Must maintain registration according to American
Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) standards.
Required to complete (by end of
orientation) and maintain BCLS certification.
Experience:
Minimum of
one (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
Reports to:
Patient Care Manager
Supervises:
None.
Physical Demands:
Work is
moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about
the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within
the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force
frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the
human body. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of
the wrists, hands and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment such
as computer keyboard copier and 10- key.
Work
involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels
with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound.
Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to
bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer
monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close
vision.
Must be
able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue
fatigue. Must be able to work flexible hours.
Mental Demands:
Must
demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive
and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong
written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability
conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work
under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention
to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must
have strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Must be able to utilize and
apply medical terminology.
Special Demands:
Must
possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must
possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard
proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Must have
intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must have
knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. Must be
able to utilize medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Must have knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a
safe work environment, including proper handling of bio hazardous/infectious
waste. Must be able to establish, organize, and maintain patient medical
records; document patient communication and clinical treatments accurately and
appropriately; and must be able to comply with established risk management and
safety procedures.
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