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ProgressiveHealth Rehabilitation, Inc
Medical Assistant
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A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$37,425 / year median in Mississippi
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Assistant - ProgressiveHealth Occ Health, LLC - Canton, MS Are you a compassionate and skilled Certified Medical Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity in occupational health? Look no further! ProgressiveHealth is seeking a dedicated CMA to join our dynamic team at a major manufacturing facility in Canton, MS. What will you be doing in this role? Greets and escorts patients to exam areas, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height Prepares treatment rooms for patient exams Assists mid-level practitioner with care of acute and chronic occupational injuries and illness Disinfects, cleans treatment rooms following patient exams, maintaining a safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures. Keeps exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintains instruments, and prepares sterilization as required. Properly disposes of contaminated supplies. Aids in supply inventory and stocking. Aids in maintaining all logs and required checks (refrigerated temps, etc.) Administers first aid support Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), Spirometry, X-ray, hearing booth, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests Performs injections or treatments as ordered or per protocol Maintains all documentation, procedures, and records to ensure compliance Performs administrative tasks and assists at the front desk This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties, and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.