medical assistant - Jackson, United States - Mississippi Sports Medicine

Description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK:

Mississippi Sports Medicine is hiring a Medical Assistant. This position is responsible for assisting the physician and nurse(s) in clinic. The chosen candidate will provide high-quality service to patients seen within the clinic.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Graduate of four-year high school or equivalent (GED), required

Certification / License:

Medical Assistant certification or license preferred, but not required

Experience Requirements:

One-year clinical experience required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Patient interviews
• Record and return patient phone calls
• Perform dressing changes and staple/suture removal
• Records patient data in patient record
• Schedule and pre-certify patient surgeries and procedures
• Effectively communicate with patients
• Other duties as required