Medical Assistant

ProgressiveHealth • Canton, MS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

ProgressiveHealth is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join their dynamic team at a major manufacturing facility in Canton, MS. This role involves providing occupational health services, including greeting patients, measuring vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, assisting practitioners with patient care, maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, managing medical supplies, administering first aid, operating diagnostic equipment, performing treatments, maintaining documentation, and assisting with administrative tasks at the front desk.

Requirements

• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Medical Assistant from the American Academy of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologist Organization, or current registration with the American Registry of Medical Assistants OR two years’ work experience in patient care specifically at a health center/doctor’s office
• CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain it prior to the start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s)
• The ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout entire assigned shift
• A high degree of professionalism and customer service in both written and verbal communication
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
• Be able to maintain confidentiality
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations, preferred
• Previous occupational health experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients to exam areas, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient exams
• Assists mid-level practitioner with care of acute and chronic occupational injuries and illness
• Disinfects, cleans treatment rooms following patient exams, maintaining a safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintains instruments, and prepares sterilization as required. Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Aids in supply inventory and stocking.
• Aids in maintaining all logs and required checks (refrigerated temps, etc.)
• Administers first aid support
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), Spirometry, X-ray, hearing booth, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
• Performs injections or treatments as ordered or per protocol
• Maintains all documentation, procedures, and records to ensure compliance
• Performs administrative tasks and assists at the front desk

Benefits

• Opportunity for important work/life balance
• Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
• Medical (HSA/FSA availability), dental, vision, 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) & ROTH 401(k) savings plans + company match with auto-enrollment after probationary period
• Continuing education assistance
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

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