Medical Assistant

Job overview

The Medical Assistant role is onsite in Hattiesburg, MS, in a busy outpatient orthopedic clinic. Compensation is not specified. The position supports healthcare providers and clinic operations through clinical and administrative work. The assistant helps deliver patient care by taking vital signs, preparing examination rooms and patients, assisting providers during examinations and minor procedures, and maintaining sterilization and infection-control standards. The role also supports clinic workflow through records, scheduling, and administrative tasks.

What you'll do

• Measure and record vital signs
• prepare examination rooms and sterilize instruments
• assist providers during examinations and minor procedures
• manage patient records and appointments
• handle administrative tasks
• educate patients on basic healthcare practices and provide instructions as directed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

hattiesburg ms

southern bone & joint specialists

full-time

orthopedics

outpatient clinic

patient care

vital signs

sterilization

infection control

cma

rma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires completion of an accredited medical assisting program and CMA or RMA certification. EHR familiarity, clinical experience, CPR, and First Aid are preferred.

About the employer

Southern Bone & Joint Specialists PA is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.