This is a Job Description for a PAR/MA -- Urgent Care in Diamondhead, Mississippi

Summary: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Duties & Responsibilities: Provide excellent customer service to all patients, guests, and family members. Ensures all patient required forms are completed and other paperwork/documents are gathered and accurate. Efficiently inputs patient/guarantor demographic and financial information; explains insurance benefits and collects co-pays, deductibles and self-pay portions due. Performs vital signs and other screenings, obtaining height, weight, allergy and medication history and other assessments. Prepares patient for exam, explaining any procedures before they are performed and answering the patients' questions. Schedules and reschedules patient appointments by phone or in person, including transferring patients to the appropriate departments for scheduling and updating necessary information. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Other related duties as required.

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Required - High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred - Completion of a Medical Assistant training program

 Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.