Certified Medical Assistant - UP Pediatrics - Oxford

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Tupelo, MS

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical duties to ensure orderly, efficient office operations and assists staff with the examination and treatment of patients within university physicians. The role includes direct patient care, specialized clinical procedures, specimen handling, examination-room preparation, patient education, administrative support, and safety and infection-control practices.

The position is based with the Children's Ambulatory Oxford Clinic organization at Children's of MS Specialty Tupelo. It is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt role on the day shift. The duties described are general examples and are not exclusive or all-inclusive; management may add or change duties.

Requirements

• Hold one of the following nationally recognized Medical Assistant credentials: CMA by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); CCMA by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); CMA by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); RMA by American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Personnel (AAMP), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), or American Allied Health (AAH); or NRCMA by 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, including checking in patients, obtaining medical histories, taking vital signs, preparing charts, and assisting with medical examinations.
• Perform routine specialized procedures such as venipuncture, catheterization, and sterile dressing changes in accordance with established protocols.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens for analysis.
• Arrange examination rooms and instruments; 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.
• Perform administrative duties, including answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing medical records, verifying demographic and insurance information, scheduling appointments, and performing billing and bookkeeping tasks.
• Practice safety, environmental, and infection-control methods.

What This Job Offers

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