Medical Assistant jobs in Gulfport, MS

SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant is a full-time member of the healthcare team and assists clinicians and staff in providing the highest level of care and service to patients.  The Medical Assistant performs a wide array of duties in supporting patient services and clinical care in the health center, including intake, medical assisting, laboratory, and other clinical services.  This role provides clinical, educational, and administrative services under the direction of the Health Center Manager and clinician in accordance with PPSE Medical Standards and Guidelines as well as State and Federal Regulations. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Back Office

●        Provides patient counseling and education for all services

●        Explains medical tests and procedures and obtains informed consent

●        Allows patient to explore feelings and ask questions regarding findings and decisions while demonstrating empathy and being non-judgmental

●        Completes necessary forms and counseling notes; provides referral information as needed

●        Prepares exam rooms including setting up the rooms up properly before clinic begins and proper breaking down and cleaning of exam rooms at the end of clinic

●        Reviews medical history forms with patient and assists with obtaining patient history, exam related information, and education

●        Completes required visit forms and documentation

●        Prepares patient for their visit and supports patient during the visit, including instructing patient on what to expect and assisting the clinician with the visit and/or procedure

●        Obtains patient vitals (height, weight and blood pressure)

●        Prepares and performs all in-scope and allowable lab tests and requisitions for clinician

●        Documents lab results in patient charts and lab log

●        Keeps the lab clean, safe, and stocked with supplies

●        Maintains instruments and equipment per protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization

●        Maintains Quality Control records

●        Maintains clean and neat clinical work spaces

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

●        Preferred - 2 years experience in healthcare, preferably sexual and reproductive health

●        Preferred - Electronic Health Record experience

●        Preferred - abortion and family planning experience

●        Preferred - Certified Medical Assistant or Surgical Tech

Skills

●        Ability to handle stress in a calm and professional manner, gracefully manage multiple projects, able to meet multiple deadlines, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team

●        Attention to detail and follow through on assigned work is essential

●        Excellent communication skills

●        Strong computer skills, including practice management software, MS office, and internet/email

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to travel as needed to other health centers, PPSE’s administrative offices, and national conferences.  Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time as needed while working in a clinical and office environment.  Ability to lift 20 pounds. 

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

English required, Spanish speaking skills preferred

OTHER

Be forthcoming and truthful in responding to the Alabama Department of Public Health, Georgia Department of Community Health and the Mississippi State Department of Health inquiries and requests for information

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS

●        Professional demeanor and appearance

●        Ability to provide / support the provision of objective information to patients about all the options available to them (abortion, adoption, or parenting) in the event of an unintended pregnancy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

●        Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation

●        Planned Parenthood Southeast is a smoke-free workplace, and smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on PPSE property

●        Planned Parenthood Southeast is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer

PPSE requires all individuals working onsite and remotely to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Acceptable proof of vaccination must be presented as a condition of employment. PPSE will consider requests for reasonable accommodation as required under applicable law. To qualify as being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 there should have been a two week period after receiving the second dose (or any government recommended booster shot) in a 2-dose COVID-19 vaccine series, or a two week period after receiving a single-dose (or any government recommended booster shot) in a single dose COVID-19 vaccine.

Pay: $19.00 per hour