Certified Medical Assistant - Surgical Oncology - Flowood

Community Health Systems; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO and illness benefits

401(k) with company match

Licensure & certification reimburse

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Flowood, MS seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to provide patient care under physician supervision and support both clinical and administrative operations. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, room preparation, patient intake, and efficient clinic flow.

Ideal candidates hold CMA-AAMA or NCMA certification, BCLS, and 0-1 years of practice; strong knowledge of medical terminology and patient service is essential.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or externship completion required
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques
• Proficiency with medical record systems and basic computer applications

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with clinical procedures including vital signs, injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, and EKGs
• Prepare and clean exam rooms for visits and procedures
• Handle patient intake, test results, phone triage, and documentation
• Support administrative duties: pre-registering patients, scheduling, referrals, insurance verification
• Maintain organized workload and deliver prompt, courteous service
• Monitor and requisition clinic supplies and equipment
• Educate patients on medications and health topics

Skills

Medical procedures

Patient care

Office procedures

Medical terminology

Time management

Communication

Education

CMA-AAMA or NCMA

BCLS (AHA/ARC/ASHI)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Surgical Oncology - Flowood

Flowood, MS, United States

Job Description

Why Join Us?

• Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
• Benefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Work Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match
• Grow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
• We Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement
• Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles
• Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs
• A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.

Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact!

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

• Assists providers with clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, performing urine tests, EKGs, and applying splints or other specialty-specific tasks.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
• Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
• Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
• Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
• Monitors and requisitions clinic supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
• Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
• Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent patient service.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking skills for analyzing and resolving clinical and administrative challenges.
• Ability to perform care according to age‑specific competencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA required or
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 165167
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 09/23/2026, 05:27 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 350 Crossgates Blvd, Brandon, MS, 39042, US