Certified Medical Assistant - Integrated Care & Coordination

AltaPointe Health Systems; Mobile (AL); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AltaPointe Health Systems is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support integrated medical services in outpatient settings across Alabama. You will document vital signs, assist with physical health needs, and perform CLIA-waived testing under licensed supervision.

This role emphasizes care coordination between behavioral health and primary care teams. Responsibilities include scheduling, discharge information review, and follow-up coordination, with travel across the service area as

Formación

• Must hold current CMA certification from an accredited body.
• CPR certification preferred or to be obtained within 1 month.
• Valid Alabama driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsabilidades

• Obtain and accurately document vital signs, height, weight, BMI, and other physical health indicators.
• Assist in identifying unmet physical healthcare needs.
• Perform CLIA-waived testing and specimen collection as authorized.
• Perform venipuncture and laboratory collection consistent with certification and organizational policy.
• Monitor completion of ordered laboratory studies.
• Report abnormal findings promptly to licensed nursing staff or medical providers.
• Prepare patients for psychiatric and medical appointments.
• Maintain clinical equipment.
• Coordinate physical healthcare services between behavioral health, primary care, specialty care, hospitals, emergency departments, pharmacies, and community providers.
• Assist patients in scheduling medical appointments.
• Obtain hospital discharge information.
• Coordinate post-hospital follow-up appointments.
• Assist patients with specialty referrals.
• Monitor completion of recommended preventive healthcare services.
• Assist patients in reducing barriers to healthcare access.
• Participate in care transitions following hospitalization, crisis stabilization, detoxification, residential treatment, or incarceration.
• Document all care coordination activities in the electronic health record.

Conocimientos

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Task prioritization

Accurate documentation

Compassion and professionalism

Recovery-oriented practices

Educación

CMA certification

Herramientas

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

AltaPointe Health Systems is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support integrated medical services in outpatient settings across Alabama. You will document vital signs, assist with physical health needs, and perform CLIA-waived testing under licensed supervision.

This role emphasizes care coordination between behavioral health and primary care teams. Responsibilities include scheduling, discharge information review, and follow-up coordination, with travel across the service area as