University of Mississippi Medical Center
Medical Office Assistant - Grenada - Imaging Services
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200
Medical Office Assistant – Grenada – Imaging Services
The University of Mississippi Medical Center invites qualified applicants for the Medical Office Assistant position in Grenada – Imaging Services. This role assists primary health care providers with clerical, financial, and other general office operations in ambulatory practice, supporting clinic operations with medical office, billing, and clinical duties as required.
Job Requisition ID:
R00047728
Job Category:
Clerical and Customer Service
Organization:
Grenada Imaging Services
Location:
UMMC‑Grenada
Job Summary To assist physicians and other primary health care providers with clerical, financial and other general medical office operations in ambulatory practice. To work in support of clinic operations performing medical office, billing and clinical duties as may be required in a specific clinic.
Education & Experience High School Diploma/GED required and completion of a formal medical office assistant or equivalent training program (e.g., Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse). Alternatively, two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting is acceptable.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of general medical office procedures
Good telephone skills
Excellent customer service skills
Must be able to multi‑task
Typing speed 35 words per minute
Proficiency with Microsoft Word
Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff
Verbal and written communication skills
General understanding of basic accounting principles
Responsibilities
Answer telephones, greet patients, pull, update, and file patient medical records
Verify patient demographic and insurance information, schedule appointments, and perform billing and bookkeeping
Assist with patient histories, verify accuracy of patient information, prepare charts, and provide chaperone assistance during examinations
Educate and advise patients on specified medical issues within established guidelines
Assist with scheduling, coding, and billing of medical procedures
Arrange examining room equipment; clean rooms and escort patients to and from assigned rooms
Dispose contaminated supplies, maintain stocks of medical supplies and medications
Practice safety, environmental, and infection control methods; adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and medical records compliance regulations
Understand that duties are general and may be modified by management
Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, exposure to biohazardous conditions (radiation, blood‑borne pathogens, fumes, airborne particles, or toxic/caustic chemicals). May involve working hours beyond scheduled hours, occasional ergonomic activities (bending, lifting up to 75 pounds, climbing, crouching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, constant reaching, sitting, standing, twisting, walking).
Time Type:
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Day
Benefits Eligibility/Gift Funded:
No
Job Posting Date:
12/23/2025
Job Closing Date:
open until filled if no date specified
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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Job Requisition ID:
R00047728
Job Category:
Clerical and Customer Service
Organization:
Grenada Imaging Services
Location:
UMMC‑Grenada
Job Summary To assist physicians and other primary health care providers with clerical, financial and other general medical office operations in ambulatory practice. To work in support of clinic operations performing medical office, billing and clinical duties as may be required in a specific clinic.
Education & Experience High School Diploma/GED required and completion of a formal medical office assistant or equivalent training program (e.g., Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse). Alternatively, two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting is acceptable.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of general medical office procedures
Good telephone skills
Excellent customer service skills
Must be able to multi‑task
Typing speed 35 words per minute
Proficiency with Microsoft Word
Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff
Verbal and written communication skills
General understanding of basic accounting principles
Responsibilities
Answer telephones, greet patients, pull, update, and file patient medical records
Verify patient demographic and insurance information, schedule appointments, and perform billing and bookkeeping
Assist with patient histories, verify accuracy of patient information, prepare charts, and provide chaperone assistance during examinations
Educate and advise patients on specified medical issues within established guidelines
Assist with scheduling, coding, and billing of medical procedures
Arrange examining room equipment; clean rooms and escort patients to and from assigned rooms
Dispose contaminated supplies, maintain stocks of medical supplies and medications
Practice safety, environmental, and infection control methods; adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and medical records compliance regulations
Understand that duties are general and may be modified by management
Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, exposure to biohazardous conditions (radiation, blood‑borne pathogens, fumes, airborne particles, or toxic/caustic chemicals). May involve working hours beyond scheduled hours, occasional ergonomic activities (bending, lifting up to 75 pounds, climbing, crouching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, constant reaching, sitting, standing, twisting, walking).
Time Type:
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Day
Benefits Eligibility/Gift Funded:
No
Job Posting Date:
12/23/2025
Job Closing Date:
open until filled if no date specified
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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