Position Information
Posting Number
S01690P
Position Title
Medical Assistant
Department
Health Center
FLSA
Salary
Not listed.
Grant Funded
Yes
Location
Main Campus
Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student
Staff
Number of Vacancies
1
Position Summary
The Health Center at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Medical Assistant position.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education
Medical Assistant degree from an accredited school.
Minimum Required Experience
Three (3) years work experience in a clinic or hospital setting in a clinical role.
Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications
Possess a current unrestricted Medical Assistant license granted by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing.
Qualifications
Not listed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to perform blood drawing
- Must be able to stand on feet for prolonged periods
- Must be able to perform venipuncture
- Type into computer record
- Perform basic Medical Assistant tasks
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Collect biological specimens by swab, blood drawn, or cup collection and prepare it for laboratory testing
- Perform in-house CLIA waived laboratory tests on samples to detect early signs of disease
- Assist nurses and providers with patient and exam room preparation during and after procedures
- Document test results into a patients' records by typing into an electronic medical record
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Background Check Statement
Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.
Open Date
02/07/2024
Close Date
02/21/2024
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Often required to wear protective equipment i.e mask, groves.
Exposure to potentially infectious materials and respiratory viruses