Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support routine administrative and clinical duties, assist with examinations, and ensure efficient office operations within university physicians.

Candidates must hold CMA/CCMA etc from the listed credentials; responsibilities include venipuncture, vitals, patient education, charting, and billing tasks; strong communication and data management are required.

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.

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 procedures such as venipuncture, catheterization, and sterile dressing changes per protocols; collects and prepares lab specimens.
• Arranges examination room and maintains supplies; sterilizes instruments and handles disposal of contaminated materials.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within guidelines; handles administrative duties including scheduling and billing tasks.
• Practices safety, infection control, and environmental guidelines; supports a busy clinical environment.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Data collection and record management

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

National CMA certifications (NCCT)

RMA (AMT/AAMP/ARMA/NAHP/AAH)

Tools

Medical software

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support routine administrative and clinical duties, assist with examinations, and ensure efficient office operations within university physicians.

Candidates must hold CMA/CCMA etc from the listed credentials; responsibilities include venipuncture, vitals, patient education, charting, and billing tasks; strong communication and data management are required.