Medical Assistant | Full Time | Days | Singing River Pulmonary Services - Ocean Springs

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

About the role

In a caring and professional manner, the Medical Assistant (MA) performs a reasonable scope of clinical and administrative tasks delegated by and under the direct/onsite supervision of the Physician and/or their intermediary personnel responsible for patient care management. Intermediary personnel include physician assistants (PA), nurse practitioners (NP), and registered nurses (RN). The MA assists front office personnel as directed by the Practice/Office Manager.

Schedule

• Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Singing River Pulmonary Services - Ocean Springs

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a Physician, PA, NP, or RN
• Assist front office personnel as directed by the Practice/Office Manager

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP preferred
• A minimum of one (1) year customer service experience performing registration, scheduling, and insurance verification required
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Certified Medical Assistant preferred

Certifications

If CMA: Certified/recognized as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from one of the following institutions:

• Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Career Assessments (MedCA)
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• National Institute of Health Professionals (NIHP)

If RMA: Certification must be a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from one of the following institutions:

• American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• American Allied Health (AAH)
• National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)

• Must maintain certification according to certifying organization’s standards
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer
• Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days)

Skills

• Superior customer service and professional etiquette
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer, MS Outlook, Word, and other office technology (telephone, fax, etc.)
• Keyboard proficiency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages
• Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multi-task in complex situations
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships

Physical Demands

• Moderately active work involving sitting, moving about the office and facility, and traveling within the SRHS service area
• Exerting negligible force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including the human body
• Using many physical motions in daily work activities, including exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues
• Repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers (e.g., operating a computer keyboard)
• Ability to perceive sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction
• Close visual acuity and ability to adjust focus between computer monitors and printed material
• Ability to be active for extended periods without undue fatigue
• Flexibility to work assigned schedules, including potential changes for off days, shifts, or weekends

Mental Demands

• Keen mental faculties, assessment, and decision-making abilities
• Superior communication and enunciation skills for in-person and telephone interactions
• Emotional stability to handle high-stress levels
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in complex situations