Medical Asst - Merit Health Medical Group Crossgates - FT - Day Shift

Company: Community Health System
Location: Brandon
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

Under the direction of a licensed medical provider, the Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients. Performs patient interviews, prepares patients for provider's care, measures vital signs, observes and reports patient's signs and symptoms and records information on patient charts. Prepares treatment rooms for patient examination and provides basic first aid; may perform basic laboratory procedures and/or collect routine laboratory specimens within the scope of practice. Assists with patient ambulation and use of assistive devices.

Under the direction of a licensed medical provider, the Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients. Performs patient interviews, prepares patients for provider's care, measures vital signs, observes and reports patient's signs and symptoms and records information on patient charts. Prepares treatment rooms for patient examination and provides basic first aid; may perform basic laboratory procedures and/or collect routine laboratory specimens within the scope of practice. Assists with patient ambulation and use of assistive devices.

Education: Graduate of a medical assisting program.

Experience: One (1) year of hospital or clinic experience in a medical assisting function is preferred.

Licenses/Cert: Must maintain certification or registration as a Medical Assistant; Mississippi State Certification is preferred. BLS certification is required.

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