Medical Assistant

ProgressiveHealth Rehabilitation, Inc; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Life/AD&D insurance

Long-term disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

ROTH 401(k) with auto-enroll

Continuing education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ProgressiveHealth Occ Health, LLC in Canton, MS is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our occupational health team at a major manufacturing facility. The role includes patient intake, vital signs, room preparation, assisting with injuries, and performing routine diagnostics.

Ideal candidate holds CMA certification or eligibility, CPR/AED, 2 years patient care, strong confidentiality and computer skills; weekend 12-hour shifts; benefits including PTO, holidays, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant with CMA certification or eligibility.
• Two years of patient care experience in health center/clinic preferred.
• CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain before starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients, measures vital signs.
• Prepares treatment rooms for exams.
• Assists with occupational injuries and illnesses care.
• Disinfects and maintains clean treatment rooms.
• Maintains exam rooms and supplies; sterilization.
• Aids in inventory and logs (refrigerated temps, etc.).
• Administers first aid and operates EKG, Spirometry, X-ray, hearing booth.
• Performs injections or treatments as ordered.

Skills

CPR/AED certification

Professionalism

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Patient care

Education

High School/GED or better

CCMA Medical Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Assistant– 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.

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:

• 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

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School/GED or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CCMA Medical Assistant

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