Medical Assistant

ProgressiveHealth • Canton, MS

7h • Onsite

About The Position

ProgressiveHealth Occ Health, LLC is hiring a Medical Assistant for its occupational health team at a major manufacturing facility in Canton, Mississippi. The role supports care for acute and chronic occupational injuries and illnesses, assists a mid-level practitioner, performs routine diagnostic testing and first aid, and helps maintain a safe, clean, well-stocked clinical environment. The position also includes documentation, compliance, and front-desk administrative duties.

The posting lists weekend part-time shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, 7 AM–7 PM, with 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-visa sponsorship. ProgressiveHealth provides occupational and non-occupational health services and has more than 1,000 employees operating in the United States and Canada.

Requirements

• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Medical Assistant from the American Academy of Medical Assistants or the American Medical Technologist Organization, or current registration with the American Registry of Medical Assistants; alternatively, two years of patient-care work experience specifically at a health center or doctor's office.
• CPR/AED certification, or ability to obtain it before employment starts; must maintain and provide proof of current certifications.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the entire assigned shift.
• Professionalism and strong customer service in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team without constant supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future employment-visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations.
• Previous occupational health experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam areas and measure vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient exams.
• Assist a mid-level practitioner in caring for acute and chronic occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Disinfect and clean treatment rooms following patient exams, and follow standards and procedures to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required, and properly dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Assist with supply inventory and stocking.
• Help maintain logs and required checks, including refrigerated temperatures.
• Administer first aid support.
• Operate EKG, spirometry, X-ray, hearing booth, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
• Perform injections or treatments as ordered or per protocol.
• Maintain documentation, procedures, and records to ensure compliance.
• Perform administrative tasks and assist at the front desk.

Benefits

• Opportunity for important work/life balance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Medical insurance, with HSA/FSA availability, dental insurance, vision insurance, and supplemental insurance options.
• Health improvement plan opportunities to lower premium costs.
• Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) savings plans with company match and auto-enrollment after the probationary period.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

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