Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Mississippi Sports Medicine of Oxford (formerly Oxford Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine) is searching for a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant, who can handle working in a fast-paced clinic environment with a positive attitude, great teamwork, and a strong desire for efficiency. This position will provide high-quality care to patients seen within the clinic, under the direct supervision of a physician or physician assistant. (Experience to be considered in lieu of certification)

Duties/Responsibilities*:

• Escort patients to exam rooms, takes detailed history of present illness (HPI), and confirms the reason for the visit
• Prepare patients for examination and be present during examination/treatment to assist the physician in treatment procedures

• Assist physician in performing procedures

• Update electronic medical record with relevant and current information about their health condition and changes and progress in patients’ health
• Schedule patient follow up appointments
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms
• Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
• Perform associated clerical tasks including scheduling, filing, returning phone calls, etc.
• Maintain a safe clinical environment in accordance with all OSHA guidelines

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Maintain a professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
• Thorough knowledge of Orthopedic terminology and anatomy

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Detail oriented with above average organizational skills

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Medical assistant certification strongly preferred (equivalent experience will be considered)

Physical Requirements:

• Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds or greater
• Requires exposure to communicable diseases and/or bodily fluids which is minimized by the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)