Medical Assistant

ProgressiveHealth; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Health plan options (HSA/FSA)

Life/AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Continuing education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ProgressiveHealth is seeking a compassionate Certified Medical Assistant for a night-shift role at a major manufacturing facility in Canton, MS. The CMA will greet patients, assist with exams, perform vital signs, and support the care team in occupational health services.

Ideal candidates may hold CMA certification or eligibility, have 2+ years in patient care, CPR/AED, and strong computer skills. Position includes weekend shifts (Sat-Sun, 12-hour).

Qualifications

• CMA certification or eligibility from recognized bodies.
• Two years of patient care experience in a health center or doctor's office.
• CPR/AED certification, or ability to obtain before start date.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for the shift.
• Occupational health experience is a plus.
• Strong professionalism and customer service in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient with databases and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, escorts to exam areas, and measures vital signs.
• Prepares treatment rooms and assists with exams.
• Supports mid-level practitioner with care of injuries and illnesses.
• Disinfects rooms, maintains sterile environment and safety standards.
• Maintains supplies, instruments, and performs sterilization as required.
• Keeps logs and required checks (refrigerated temps, etc.).
• Administers first aid and operates EKG, Spirometry, X-ray, hearing booth and related equipment.
• Performs injections or treatments as ordered and documents procedures.
• Handles administrative tasks and assists at the front desk.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR proficiency

Customer service

Education

CMA certification or eligibility

2 years patient care experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

– ProgressiveHealth Occ Health, LLC – Canton, MS

Are you a compassionate and skilled Certified Medical Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity in occupational health? Look no further! ProgressiveHealth is seeking a dedicated CMA to join our dynamic team at a major manufacturing facility in Canton, MS.

NOW HIRING - Night Shift, Weekends!

What will you be doing in this role?

• Greets and escorts patients to exam areas, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient exams
• Assists mid-level practitioner with care of acute and chronic occupational injuries and illness
• Disinfects, cleans treatment rooms following patient exams, maintaining a safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintains instruments, and prepares sterilization as required. Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Aids in supply inventory and stocking.
• Aids in maintaining all logs and required checks (refrigerated temps, etc.)
• Administers first aid support
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), Spirometry, X-ray, hearing booth, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
• Performs injections or treatments as ordered or per protocol
• Maintains all documentation, procedures, and records to ensure compliance
• Performs administrative tasks and assists at the front desk

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties, and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Schedules:

• Weekend part-time shifts (7 PM-7 AM)
  • Saturday and Sunday
  • 12 hr. shifts

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Medical Assistant from the American Academy of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologist Organization, or current registration with the American Registry of Medical Assistants
• OR two years’ work experience in patient care specifically at a health center/doctor’s office
• CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain it prior to the start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s)
• Basic knowledge of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations, preferred
• The ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout entire assigned shift
• Previous occupational health experience is a plus
• A high degree of professionalism and customer service in both written and verbal communication
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
• Be able to maintain confidentiality
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

What you get from us:

• Opportunity for important work/life balance
• Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
• A robust benefits package: medical (HSA/FSA availability), dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
  • Health improvement plan opportunities to lower premium costs
• Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) savings plans + company match with auto-enrollment after probationary period
• Continuing education assistance
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Eligibility to Work:

This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.).

About ProgressiveHealth:

ProgressiveHealth is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more! We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.

An Equal Opportunity Employer