Certified Medical Asst (UA)-1

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CP South Clinical is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, supporting physicians in patient examinations and treatment within university-affiliated settings.

Ideal candidates will hold CMA certifications from AAMA, NHA, NCCT or other recognized bodies, with strong anatomy knowledge and medical terminology, plus data-management skills. The role includes both clinical and clerical responsibilities.

Qualifications

• CMAs required: CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), CMA (NCCT), RMA (AMT), RMA (AAMP), RMA (ARMA), NRCMA (NAHP), and RMA (AAH).
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and medical terminology.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills; proficient in medical records and billing tasks.

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 venipuncture, catheterization, and sterile dressing changes according to protocols; collects and prepares lab specimens.
• Prepares examination rooms, sterilizes instruments, disposes of contaminated supplies, and maintains stocks of medications and supplies.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established guidelines.
• Performs administrative duties: answering phones, greeting patients, updating/ filing records, verifying demographics/insurance, scheduling, and billing tasks.
• Maintains safety, infection control, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Data collection

Record management

Education

CMA (AAMA)

CCMA (NHA)

CMA (NCCT)

RMA (AMT)

RMA (AAMP)

RMA (ARMA)

NRCMA (NAHP)

RMA (AAH)

Job description

Job Requisition ID: R00054714

Job Category: Allied Health

Organization: CP South Clinical

Location/s: Colony Park South

Job Title: Certified Medical Asst (UA)-1

Job Summary

To perform routine administrative and clinical duties to ensure orderly, efficient office operations and to assist staff with the examination and treatment of patients within university physicians.

Education & Experience

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Association of Medical Personnel (AAMP)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Allied Health (AAH)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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. Record management and accounting skills. Ability to collect, record, and maintain data.

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 specialized procedures such as venipuncture, catheterization, and sterile dressing changes in accordance with established protocols; collects and prepares laboratory specimens for analysis.
• Arranges examination room for instruments and equipment; sterilizes medical instruments; dispose of contaminated supplies; and maintains stocks of medications and medical supplies.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established guidelines.
• Performs administrative duties such as answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing medical records, verifying demographic and insurance information, scheduling appointments, and performing billing and bookkeeping tasks.
• Practices safety, environmental, and infection control methods.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 poun