Certified Medical Assistant - Plastics & Orthopedics

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center's Ambulatory Ortho Clinic Operations in Jackson, MS is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support Plastics/Orthopedics. The role blends routine clinical tasks with administrative duties to ensure smooth patient flow and care delivery.

Responsibilities include taking histories, vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, chart preparation, and patient education, while also handling scheduling and billing within established guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
• Ability to use PC and related software applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Vigilant record management and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks.
• Checks in patients, obtains medical histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with examinations.
• Performs venipuncture, catheterization, and sterile dressing changes per protocols.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens for analysis.
• Arranges examination room for instruments and equipment.
• Sterilizes medical instruments.
• Disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Maintains stocks of medications and medical supplies.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within guidelines.
• Performs administrative duties: phones, greeting patients, updating/filing records, verifying demographics and insurance, scheduling, and billing.
• Follows safety, environmental, and infection control practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data collection

Education

CMA - AAMA

CCMA - NHA

CMA - NCCT

RMA - AMT

RMA - AAMP

RMA - ARMA

NRCMA - NAHP

RMA - AAH

Tools

PC proficiency

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center's Ambulatory Ortho Clinic Operations in Jackson, MS is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support Plastics/Orthopedics. The role blends routine clinical tasks with administrative duties to ensure smooth patient flow and care delivery.

Responsibilities include taking histories, vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, chart preparation, and patient education, while also handling scheduling and billing within established guidelines.