Certified Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - FT

McLeod Health; Little River (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Alabama is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians through history taking, observation, and analysis of diagnostic data, performing direct patient care and preparing patients for examinations.

You will administer medications, educate patients, schedule appointments, handle telephone consultations, and maintain clean, well-equipped exam rooms while supporting quality assurance initiatives. The role emphasizes teamwork and continuous learning across departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be Registered or State Certified as a Medical Assistant.
• At least 1 year of experience in a physician’s office or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs through history, observation, and diagnostic data.
• Perform direct patient care and prepare patients for examinations.
• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• Schedule appointments and handle telephone consultations.
• Maintain clean and stocked examination rooms and assist with QA projects.

Skills

Patient care

History taking

Observation

Teamwork

Telephone triage

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Essential Functions

As a Medical Assistant working closely with physicians, you'll assess patient needs through history, observation, and analysis of diagnostic data. This includes performing direct patient care, preparing patients for examinations, and conducting specialized tests and procedures. Your role involves administering medications, providing patient education, scheduling appointments, and handling telephone consultations. Beyond nursing duties, you'll ensure clean and well-equipped examination rooms, manage medical supplies, and contribute to departmental QA projects. Your commitment to continuous learning and teamwork fosters a positive practice environment and supports multifaceted responsibilities.

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent from an accredited school.
• At least one year experience in a physician’s office or other clinical setting.
• Must be Registered or State Certified as a Medical Assistant with accrediting board.

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.