Certified Medical Assistant - Purvis Clinic

Community Health Systems; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Purvis Clinic. This entry-level role involves providing patient care, supporting clinical and administrative functions, and ensuring efficient clinic operations. Responsibilities include assisting with medical procedures, managing patient intake, and maintaining exam rooms. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a certification as a Medical Assistant.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a medical setting or externship required.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with clinical procedures and patient intake duties.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms for patient visits.
• Support administrative duties like scheduling and insurance verification.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

BCLS (Basic Life Support)

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Purvis Clinic

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Job Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care under the supervision of a medical provider. This role supports clinical and administrative functions, including assisting with medical procedures, maintaining exam rooms, managing patient intake, and ensuring efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent patient service.

Essential Functions

• Assist providers with clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, urine tests, EKGs, and applying splints or other specialty-specific tasks.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms for patient visits and procedures.
• Perform patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
• Review and maintain daily logs and documentation.
• Support administrative duties like pre-registering patients, scheduling, referrals, insurance verification, and communication management.
• Maintain an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service.
• Monitor and requisition clinic supplies and equipment to ensure inventory and functionality.
• Educate patients on medications, diets, and health topics, addressing questions for understanding.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a medical setting or externship required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical procedures and patient care techniques.
• Proficiency in medical records systems and basic computer applications.
• Understanding of medical terminology and infection control.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for excellent patient service.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Critical thinking for clinical and administrative challenges.
• Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA or
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT, and
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) issued by AHA, ARC, or ASHI.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare