Certified Medical Assistant - Plastics/Orthopedics

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical duties to support orderly, efficient office operations and assists staff with examining and treating patients within University Physicians. The role is in the Ambulatory Ortho Clinic Operations organization at the Main Campus in Jackson.

Requirements

• Hold one of the listed nationally recognized Medical Assistant credentials: CMA by AAMA, NHA, or NCCT; RMA by AMT, AAMP, ARMA, or AAH; or NRCMA by 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, 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 according to 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 completing billing and bookkeeping tasks.
• Follow safety, environmental, and infection-control methods.

What This Job Offers

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