Clinical Support Representative-Orthopedics-Highland Colony South-Ridgeland

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Support Representative role at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS focuses on scheduling patient appointments, following up on referrals, answering patient service questions, and providing general administrative support to healthcare providers in a fast-paced orthopedics setting.

Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills and be proficient with healthcare management software and Microsoft Office, while maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

• 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, 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Healthcare software experience

Microsoft Office

Data confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Healthcare management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00053269

Job Category

Clerical and Customer Service

Organization

SOM-Orthopaedic Surgery-DBA

Location

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title

Clinical Support Representative-Orthopedics-Highland Colony South-Ridgeland

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 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, 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.

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.

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date

10/9/2026

Job Closing Date

10/13/2026

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