Medical Assistant: Growth, Great Benefits & Impact

Merit Health; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and illness benefits

Licensure and certification reimburse.

Student loan support

Job summary

Merit Health Brandon in Brandon, Mississippi, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a medical provider. The role performs clinical and administrative tasks, maintains exam rooms, assists with procedures, and helps ensure efficient clinic operations.

The ideal candidate completed an accredited Medical Assistant program, with 0–1 years of experience in a medical setting or externship. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with non-invasive procedures and take vital signs.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms before visits.
• Conduct patient intake, report results, triage calls.
• Maintain daily logs and documentation.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate referrals.
• Ensure inventory and reorder supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant program completed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Medical records systems

Job description

Merit Health Brandon in Brandon, Mississippi, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a medical provider. The role performs clinical and administrative tasks, maintains exam rooms, assists with procedures, and helps ensure efficient clinic operations.

The ideal candidate completed an accredited Medical Assistant program, with 0–1 years of experience in a medical setting or externship. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.