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title: "Medical Assistant - Full Time - Desoto/Midtown"
company: "West Cancer Center"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/west-cancer-center"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/west-cancer-center-medical-assistant-full-time-desoto-midtown-171478d7-4251-4654-b547-60c3560fc401"
apply_url: "https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/westcancercenter/jobs/8767359002"
workplace: onsite
location: "Southaven, MS"
employment_type: unspecified
seniority: mid
role: other
region: united-states
date_posted: 2026-08-31T23:07:55.000Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-15T19:00:37.263Z
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# Medical Assistant - Full Time - Desoto/Midtown

**West Cancer Center** · Southaven, MS

Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/westcancercenter/jobs/8767359002

## About the role

**Job Title: **Medical Assistant

**About Us**

At West Cancer Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing groundbreaking research. Our team fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every role contributes to making a difference in patients’ lives. Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive support to those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment.

**Position Overview**

The Medical Assistant supports patient care within a clinic or medical office setting under the direction of a provider. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, supporting clinicians with procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment, and providing patients with compassionate and informed care. The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, medical assisting knowledge, and a commitment to teamwork and service excellence.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Fulfill patient care responsibilities as directed by physicians or other clinicians

- Prepare and maintain clean, organized exam rooms, instruments, and equipment

- Assist with clinical procedures and medical documentation as needed

- Support patient flow and maintain effective communication with patients and providers

- Greet patients warmly, using their name, and maintain a professional and compassionate demeanor

- Respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations

- Follow all clinic safety, infection control, and operational procedures

**Qualifications**

**Education & Experience**

- Required:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- At least six (6) months of experience working in a medical facility as a Medical Assistant or similar healthcare role

- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

- Preferred:

- Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program

- Substitution Allowed:

- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program in lieu of the six-month experience requirement

**Skills & Abilities**

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain smooth clinic workflow

- Proficiency with basic computer use; EMR experience preferred

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a care team

- Completion of required training programs within designated time frames

- Competence in motivational interviewing and teach-back techniques (or willingness to learn)

- Calm and effective response during patient emergencies

**Why West Cancer Center is a Great Place to Work**

- Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in supporting patients through one of the most challenging times of their lives.

- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals committed to improving cancer care.

- Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training, educational resources, and growth opportunities.

- Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of an organization guided by compassion, integrity, and innovation.

**No nights, weekends, or holidays. Comprehensive benefits package.**

**Join Us**

Take the next step in your healthcare career and become part of a team making a meaningful impact. If you’re a compassionate, organized professional ready to support outstanding patient care, apply now to join West Cancer Center as a Medical Assistant.

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