Medical Assistant

ProgressiveHealth Career • Canton, MS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

ProgressiveHealth Occ Health, LLC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide occupational health services at a major manufacturing facility in Canton, Mississippi. The role supports a mid-level practitioner in caring for acute and chronic occupational injuries and illnesses, provides first aid and routine diagnostic testing, and helps maintain safe, clean, well-stocked treatment areas. The position also includes documentation and front-desk administrative work.

The schedule is part-time weekend night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM on Saturday and Sunday, with 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Medical Assistant through 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 starting employment, and ability to maintain and provide proof of current certifications.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the entire assigned shift.
• Professionalism and strong written and verbal customer-service communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team without constant supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills, including databases and Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without 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 examination areas and measure vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Assist a mid-level practitioner with care for acute and chronic occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Clean and disinfect treatment rooms after examinations and follow standards and procedures to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Stock examination rooms with medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Dispose of contaminated supplies properly.
• Assist with supply inventory and stocking.
• Help maintain logs and complete required checks, including refrigerated temperature checks.
• Provide 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

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Medical insurance, with HSA/FSA availability.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Health improvement plan opportunities to lower premium costs.
• Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed