University of Mississippi Medical Center · 6 months ago
Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - Main Campus
Jackson, MS - Main Campus
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for their Internal Medicine department. The role involves performing routine administrative and clinical duties to support efficient office operations and assist with patient examinations and treatments.
EducationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks in patients, obtains patient medical histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations
Performs routine specialized procedures such as venipuncture, catheterization, and sterile dressing changes in accordance with established protocols. Collects and prepares laboratory specimens for analysis
Arranges examining room instruments and equipment; sterilizes medical instruments; disposes contaminated supplies; maintains stocks of medicines and medical supplies
Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established guidelines
Performs administrative duties such as answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patient medical records, verifying demographic and insurance information, scheduling appointments, and performing billing and bookkeeping
Practices safety, environmental, and infection control methods
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
One of the below nationally recognized Medical Assistant credentials: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologist (AMT)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Association of Medical Personnel (AAMP)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Allied Health (AAH)
Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and medical terminology
Skill in the use of 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
Company
University of Mississippi Medical Center
University of Mississippi Medical Center is a school in Jackson. It is a sub-organization of University of Mississippi.
Founded in 1955
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37M2013-08-22Debt Financing· $37M
Leadership Team
Britt Crewse
Chief Executive Officer - Adult Hospitals
Dodie McElmurray
Chief Executive Officer- Community Hospitals
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