Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin (Day)

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (UA)-1 to support clinical and administrative duties within CP South Clinical. The role involves checking in patients, taking histories and vitals, assisting with examinations, drawing blood, and handling daily clerical tasks.

Qualifications include CMA/CCMA/RMA certifications and knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.

Qualifications

• CMA certification from AAMA or other recognized bodies.
• Multiple CMA/RMA certifications listed in the ad.
• Knowledge of basic medical recordkeeping and insurance verification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care and obtain medical histories.
• Perform venipuncture, catheterization, and sterile dressing changes as directed.
• Prepare examination rooms and manage medical instruments and supplies.
• Educate patients on medical issues within guidelines.
• Handle administrative tasks: phones, check-in, records, appointments, billing.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

Patient interaction

Record management

Data collection

Verbal & written communication

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

CCMA (NHA)

RMA (AMT/AAMP/ARMA/NAHP)

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (UA)-1 to support clinical and administrative duties within CP South Clinical. The role involves checking in patients, taking histories and vitals, assisting with examinations, drawing blood, and handling daily clerical tasks.

Qualifications include CMA/CCMA/RMA certifications and knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.