Certified Medical Assistant - Geriatrics and MIND Clinic

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical duties to support orderly, efficient office operations and assist staff with examining and treating patients at University Physicians. The role serves the Geriatrics and MIND Clinic at UMMC Belhaven and includes direct patient care, routine specialized procedures, patient education, laboratory specimen handling, and office administration. Duties may be added or changed by management and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Requirements

• Hold one of the following nationally recognized medical assistant credentials: CMA from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); CCMA from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); CMA from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); RMA from American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Personnel (AAMP), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), or American Allied Health (AAH); or NRCMA from the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Skill in using personal computers and related software applications.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Record management and accounting skills.
• Ability to collect, record, and maintain data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; check in patients, obtain medical histories, take vital signs, prepare charts, and assist with medical examinations.
• Perform routine specialized procedures, including venipuncture, catheterization, and sterile dressing changes, according to established protocols; collect and prepare laboratory specimens for analysis.
• Arrange examination rooms and equipment; sterilize medical instruments; dispose of contaminated supplies; and maintain stocks of medications and medical supplies.
• Educate and advise patients on specified medical issues within established guidelines.
• Answer telephones, greet patients, update and file medical records, verify demographic and insurance information, schedule appointments, and perform billing and bookkeeping tasks.
• Follow safety, environmental, and infection control methods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed