Certified Medical Assistant - Hattiesburg

Community Health Systems•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care under the supervision of a medical provider. The role supports clinical and administrative functions, including assisting with medical procedures, maintaining exam rooms, managing patient intake, and ensuring efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent patient service. The position is located in Hattiesburg and does not require weekends, holidays, or on-call work. The role requires regular and reliable attendance and compliance with all policies and standards. It is not eligible for immigration sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of an externship program.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT certification.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI).
Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent patient service.
Time-management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.
Critical-thinking skills to analyze and resolve clinical and administrative challenges.
Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.
Authorization to work in the U.S. for an employer; the role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Assist providers with clinical procedures, including taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, urine tests, EKGs, applying splints, and other specialty-specific tasks.
Prepare and clean exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
Perform patient intake duties, report test results, conduct phone triage, and document medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
Review and maintain daily logs and documentation.
Support administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
Maintain an organized workload and provide prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
Monitor and requisition clinic supplies and equipment to maintain appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
Educate patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, and address questions to ensure understanding.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.