Clinical Support Representative - Communicative Sciences

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Clinical Support Representative to schedule patient appointments, follow up on referrals, answer service questions, and provide administrative support to providers.

The ideal candidate has an Associate or Bachelor degree, or a HS diploma with two years of clinical or administrative experience, and is proficient with healthcare software and MS Office, with strong organization and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree (Associate or Bachelor) or High School Diploma/GED with two years of clinical, customer service or administrative support experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Patient Appointments: Coordinate and schedule patient appointments efficiently.
• Follow Up on Referrals: Manage and track patient referrals with timely communication.
• Assist with Patient Service Questions: Address inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Administrative Support: Manage patient records and paperwork for providers.
• Maintain Patient Records: Ensure records are up-to-date and accurate.
• Coordinate with Healthcare Team: Work with staff to ensure seamless care and operations.
• Compliance: Adhere to healthcare regulations and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Time management

Customer service mindset

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree, or HS diploma + 2 years experience

Tools

Healthcare management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Requisition ID: R00053427

Job Category: Clerical and Customer Service

Organization: Ambulatory Otolaryngology Clerical

Location/s: UMMC Lakeland Drive Building

Job Title: Clinical Support Representative - Communicative Sciences

Job Summary: The Clinical Support Representative plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare facility. This position is responsible for scheduling patient appointments, following up on referrals, assisting with patient service questions, and providing general administrative support to healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, a friendly demeanor, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required: Degree (Associate or Bachelor) or High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years of clinical, customer service or administrative support experience

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using healthcare management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism. Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Patient Appointments: Coordinate and schedule patient appointments efficiently, ensuring optimal use of provider time and resources.
• Follow Up on Referrals: Manage and track patient referrals, ensuring timely follow-up and communication with patients and referring providers.
• Assist with Patient Service Questions: Address patient inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally, providing accurate information and assistance.
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to healthcare providers, including managing patient records, processing paperwork, and handling correspondence.
• Maintain Patient Records: Ensure patient records are up-to-date and accurately entered into the system.
• Coordinate with Healthcare Team: Work closely with healthcare providers and other administrative staff to ensure seamless patient care and office operations.
• Compliance: Adhere to all healthcare regulations and confidentiality requirements.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Physical and Environmental Demands: Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking.

Employment Details

Time Type: Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No

Pay Class: Hourly

FTE %: 100

Work Shift: Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Posting Dates

Job Posting Date: 08/24/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):