Certified Medical Assistant

MAGNOLIA PRIMARY CARE; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Daytime hours

Job summary

Magnolia Primary Care in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support physicians in delivering high-quality patient care in a strictly clinical back-office role.

The ideal candidate holds CMA or RMA credentials, BLS, at least 1 year of outpatient clinic experience, and proficiency with AthenaHealth EMR for charting and prior authorizations. You will room patients, record vitals, assist with procedures, manage labs, and collaborate with the team.

Qualifications

• Active CMA or RMA credential required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS/BCLS certification required (or obtained within orientation period).
• Minimum 1 year of outpatient clinic experience.
• Experience navigating AthenaHealth EMR systems and updating patient charts.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, record vital signs, and document history in the EMR.
• Perform in-office tests, administer injections, and assist with minor procedures (no phlebotomy).
• Prepare, sanitize, and stock examination rooms and the lab.
• Coordinate lab results, prescriptions, prior authorizations, and referrals under physician direction.

Skills

Active CMA or RMA credential

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Prioritizing tasks

Troubleshooting independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AthenaHealth EMR

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our clinical team and directly support our physicians in providing high-quality patient care. This is a strictly clinical back-office role with zero front desk or reception duties. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on clinical environment, excels at multi-tasking, and works seamlessly with providers to maintain an efficient workflow.

We are looking for a dedicated, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our clinical team and directly support our physicians in providing high-quality patient care. This is a strictly clinical back-office role with zero front desk or reception duties. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on clinical environment, excels at multi-tasking, and works seamlessly with providers to maintain an efficient workflow.

Job Overview

We are looking for a dedicated, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our clinical team and directly support our physicians in providing high-quality patient care. This is a strictly clinical back-office role with zero front desk or reception duties. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on clinical environment, excels at multi-tasking, and works seamlessly with providers to maintain an efficient workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Rooming & Vitals: Room patients, record complete vital signs, obtain medication lists, and document patient history accurately in the EMR.
• Clinical Procedures: Perform in office tests, administer injections, minor in office procedures such as ear lavage and EKG. (No phlebotomy)
• Instrument & Room Management: Prepare, sanitize, and stock examination rooms and the lab.
• Clinical collaboration with physician and administrative: Reviewing and calling lab results, answering patient clinical questions, creating orders, patient education, process prior authorizations for medications and imaging, manage prescription refill requests, and coordinate referrals all under physician direction

Qualifications & Skills

• Certification: Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) credential required.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Certifications: BLS/BCLS certification required (or obtained within orientation period).
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of outpatient clinic experience required..
• Technical Proficiency: Experience navigating AthenaHealth EMR systems, updating patient charts, and handling prior authorization documentation.
• Core Competencies: Detail-oriented, strong communication skills, dependable, and capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Professional Attributes: Prompt, detail-oriented, excellent verbal and written communication, and ability to troubleshoot independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate based on experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Supportive, team-centered work culture with daytime hours