General Surgery Medical Assistant — No Weekends, Growth

Merit Health Medical Group (hub); Wells (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with company match

PTO and extended illness benefits

Licensure and certification reimburs.

Student loan support

Career development and advancement

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Legal insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under supervision. The role involves clinical and administrative tasks, maintaining exam rooms, and facilitating efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff.

You will assist with non-invasive procedures, manage patient intake, and help with scheduling, referrals, and documentation. A strong emphasis is placed on accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with non-invasive medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms before 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 supplies and equipment to ensure 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.

Skills

Medical office procedures

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Infection control practices

Medical terminology

Time management

Confidentiality

Organization

Education

Medical Assistant program from an accredited school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under supervision. The role involves clinical and administrative tasks, maintaining exam rooms, and facilitating efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff.

You will assist with non-invasive procedures, manage patient intake, and help with scheduling, referrals, and documentation. A strong emphasis is placed on accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork in a fast-paced