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Certified Medical Assistant - Wesley - Hattiesburg

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

#Medical Records #Vital Signs #Phlebotomy #Healthcare #Wound Care #Suture Removal #Infection Control #Certified Medical Assistant

Quick overview

Provides clinical and administrative support under a medical provider, including performing patient intake and assisting with medical procedures. Manages exam room preparation, clinic supplies, and patient communications to ensure efficient operations.

Requirements summary

Requires a CMA-AAMA or NCMA-NCTT certification and BCLS certification from AHA, ARC, or ASHI. Candidates should have 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice or completion of an externship program.

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Job description

Job Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care under the supervision of a medical provider. This role supports clinical and administrative functions, including assisting with medical procedures, maintaining exam rooms, managing patient intake, and ensuring efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent patient service.

Essential Functions
Assists providers with clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, performing urine tests, EKGs, and applying splints or other specialty-specific tasks.
Prepares and cleans exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
Monitors and requisitions clinic supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent patient service.