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Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care Clinton - Flowood

Merit Health · Flowood, MS · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

Benefits

  • Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
  • Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
  • Licensure and certification reimbursement
  • Student loan support (eligible roles)
  • Employee rewards and recognition programs
  • Collaborative, purpose‑driven culture
  • Additional voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance
  • No weekends, no holidays, no call

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

  • Assist 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.
  • Prepare and clean exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
  • Perform patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
  • Review and maintain daily logs and documentation.
  • Support administrative duties, including pre‑registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
  • Maintain an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
  • Monitor and requisition clinic supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
  • Educate patients on medications, diets, and other health‑related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • 0–1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of an externship program required.
  • Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
  • Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications (Microsoft Office, Google Suite).
  • Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent patient service.
  • Demonstrated time management and organizational abilities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Critical thinking skills for analyzing and resolving clinical and administrative challenges.
  • Ability to perform care according to age‑specific competencies.
  • Licenses and Certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – AAMA or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) – NCTT; BCLS – Basic Life Support issued by AHA, ARC, or ASHI.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.

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