Certified Medical Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Gadsden Physician Management clinic. In this full-time role, you will prepare patients for exams, perform clinical tasks, and document in the EMR, contributing to high-quality patient care.

You will assist with vital signs, injections, and patient education. A High School Diploma and Medical Assistant Certification are required. Full benefits are offered at Prime Healthcare, including health insurance and 401K options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant or willingness to achieve certification within 90 days.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams by taking vitals and updating medical history.
• Assist with clinical procedures such as EKGs and injections.
• Collect and process lab specimens including blood draws.
• Administer medications and document care in the EMR.
• Provide patient education and support infection control.

Skills

Patient preparation

Clinical procedures

EMR documentation

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for Gadsden Physician Management clinic, affiliated with Riverview Regional Medical Center. Alsoreferredto asanOutpatient Clinical Medical Assistant(CMA), Family MedicineMedical AssistantMedicineor Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), our clinicsupports providers by preparing patients for exams, performing clinical tasks like taking vitals, administering injections, and documenting in the EMR. They also help with patient education, care coordination, and front office duties to ensure efficient and high-quality care.

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts–8:00am - 5:00pm Mon - Thur/8:00a - 12:00p on Friday

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center (GPM Clinic)– Southside, AL

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sicktimeand holidays
• Bereavementleave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

You must be a Certified Medical Assistant from the National Healthcare Association or other nationally recognized organization to move forward in this position, or be willing to achieve that certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Prepare patients for exams by taking vitals, updating medical history, and noting current symptoms
• Assist with clinical procedures such as EKGs, injections, wound care, and immunizations
• Collect and process lab specimens including blood draws, throat swabs, and urinalysis
• Administer medications, coordinate referrals and follow-ups, and document care in the EMR
• Provide patient education, support infection control, and help with scheduling and front office tasks

Qualifications

Education and Training

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Medical Assistant Certification or 90 days to complete certification
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job

Additional Qualifications That AreaPlus

• Work experience in health care

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf