Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

AltaPointe Health; Fairhope (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health in Alabama is seeking a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will assist with patient assessments, administer injections, document care, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

The role requires hands-on clinical duties, strong communication, and reliable handling of confidential information, with training provided for trauma-informed care and related processes.

Qualifications

• Possesses current certification for a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, bend, kneel, and lift at least 10 pounds.
• Knowledge to be attained within six months: nursing care, substance use disorders, medical terminology, psychopharmacology, safe medication practices, crisis intervention, use of EHR, cultural diversity, Trauma Informed Care, clerical skills, and admin of screening tools.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients professionally and maintains welcoming tone.
• Assists with assessment processes including vital signs and medications.
• Administers injections following Six Rights of medication administration.
• Communicates with physicians/CRNP regarding patient condition.
• Interfaces with multi-disciplinary team and reports lab results to clinicians.
• Draws blood and performs related clerical duties as needed.
• Updates medical records and facilitates admissions and lab services.
• Performs patient education on medications and diets as required.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Medical terminology

Documentation

Patient care

Education

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

AltaPointe Health in Alabama is seeking a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will assist with patient assessments, administer injections, document care, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

The role requires hands-on clinical duties, strong communication, and reliable handling of confidential information, with training provided for trauma-informed care and related processes.