Certified Medical Assistant - Geriatrics & MIND Clinic

University of Mississippi Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for the Geriatrics and MIND Clinic to support routine patient care and clinic operations.

Responsibilities include administrative duties, patient check-in, vital signs, and assisting with examinations. The role requires CMA/CCMA/RMA credentials and strong communication skills; work is day shift, on-site at UMMC Belhaven.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Record management and accounting skills.
• Ability to collect, record, and maintain data.

Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks in patients, obtains medical histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations.
• Performs routine specialized procedures such as venipuncture, catheterization, and sterile dressing changes in accordance with established protocols; collects and prepares laboratory specimens for analysis.
• Arranges examination room for instruments and equipment; sterilizes medical instruments; dispose of contaminated supplies; and maintains stocks of medications and medical supplies.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established guidelines. Performs administrative duties such as answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing medical records, verifying demographic and insurance information, scheduling appointments, and performing billing and bookkeeping tasks.
• Practices safety, environmental, and infection control methods.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Record management

Education

CMA/CCMA/RMA credentials

MA certification/registration

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for the Geriatrics and MIND Clinic to support routine patient care and clinic operations.

Responsibilities include administrative duties, patient check-in, vital signs, and assisting with examinations. The role requires CMA/CCMA/RMA credentials and strong communication skills; work is day shift, on-site at UMMC Belhaven.