Compassionate Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin

Singing River Health System; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System’s Ocean Springs clinics are seeking a Medical Assistant who performs clinical and administrative tasks under direct supervision of the physician. The role supports front office staff and ensures smooth patient flow while maintaining professional, compassionate care.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, CMA preferred, and be willing to obtain BCLS; experience in registration, scheduling, and insurance verification is valued.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Registration, scheduling and insurance verification experience required.
• Certification as CMA or RMA not required but preferred.
• ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited MA program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• In a caring and professional manner, the Medical Assistant performs a reasonable scope of clinical and administrative tasks delegated by and under the direct/onsite supervision of the Physician and/or their intermediary personnel responsible for patient care management.
• Intermediary personnel include physician assistants (PA), nurse practitioners (NP), and registered nurses (RN). He/she assists front office personnel as directed by the Practice/Office Manager.
• Must maintain certification according to certifying organization’s standards and complete BCLS certification upon hire.
• Must complete and maintain de-escalation training by orientation (90 days).
• A minimum of one year customer service experience performing registration, scheduling, and insurance verification is required; CMA experience preferred.

Skills

Customer service

Registration

Scheduling

Insurance verification

De-escalation training

Education

High School diploma

ABHES or CAAHEP Medical Assistant program

Tools

MS Outlook

Microsoft Word

Computer literacy

Job description

Singing River Health System’s Ocean Springs clinics are seeking a Medical Assistant who performs clinical and administrative tasks under direct supervision of the physician. The role supports front office staff and ensures smooth patient flow while maintaining professional, compassionate care.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, CMA preferred, and be willing to obtain BCLS; experience in registration, scheduling, and insurance verification is valued.