Certified Medical Assistant FT

Paycom; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Alabama seeks a Medical Assistant to deliver exceptional patient service, collect medical histories, vital signs and medication details, and support providers during exams and procedures. You will verify insurance, confirm copays, and ensure patient information remains confidential.

Responsibilities include obtaining demographics, assisting with testing, recording immunizations, handling specimens, stocking rooms, and performing related administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant with strong clinical assessment abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work in a busy clinical setting.
• Knowledge of EMR systems and regulatory practices; ability to work independently as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient service and maintain a safe clinical environment.
• Verify patient information, insurance status, and collect demographics.
• Assist during testing, examinations and procedures; document medications and allergies.
• Collect specimens and perform laboratory tests as ordered; stock examination rooms.
• Perform administrative duties including calls and verification of lab/x-ray reports.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Medical assistant certification from AAMA

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Duties:Provide excellent customer service.Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures.Verify patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of the visit.Determine if the purpose of the visit is urgent or emergent and whether it should be taken directly to the ER.Collect patient demographics upon arrival.Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by keeping patient information confidential.Verify patients’ insurance is active plus verify copay amount due at discharge.Prepare patients for exams by collecting medical history, vital signs and required clinical information.Document patients' current medications and all allergies.Assist provider during testing, examinations and procedures when needed.Follow provider's instructions to complete patient treatment.Provide and record all medications and immunizations ordered by provider and given to the patient.Take patients’ specimens and carry out laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider.Stocking exam rooms.Keep supplies ready by taking inventory of stock; communicate with the manager when an order needs to be placed.Perform administrative duties such as answering incoming calls, returning calls, and verifying lab and x-ray reports are received.Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.Education:Medical assistant certification from the Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants.Experience:1 year of previous experience in a clinical or hospital environment preferred.Additional Skills/Abilities:Excellent assessment skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work independently and effectively in a busy environment. Knowledge of EMRs and regulatory practices.