CMA: Patient Care & Clinic Operations Specialist

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support both clinical and administrative functions within a busy practice in Alabama. The CMA will assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, and manage patient intake while delivering high-quality service under supervision.

The ideal candidate has CMA certification (AAMA) or NCMA, BCLS, and up to 1 year of experience. Responsibilities include pre-registering patients, scheduling, verifying insurance, and supporting

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required.
• CMA-AAMA or NCMA-NCTT certification required or pending.
• BCLS certification required from AHA/ARC/ISHI.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with clinical procedures: vitals, wound care, injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, EKGs, splints.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms for visits and procedures.
• Manage patient intake, triage calls, and document medical information.
• Maintain daily logs and documentation.
• Pre-register patients, schedule appointments, verify insurance eligibility, coordinate referrals.
• Ensure organized workload and courteous service to patients and staff.
• Monitor and requisition clinic supplies and equipment.
• Educate patients on medications and health topics; address questions.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain attendance.

Skills

Medical office procedures

Patient care techniques

Infection control practices

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational abilities

Critical thinking

Age-specific care

Education

Externship completed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support both clinical and administrative functions within a busy practice in Alabama. The CMA will assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, and manage patient intake while delivering high-quality service under supervision.

The ideal candidate has CMA certification (AAMA) or NCMA, BCLS, and up to 1 year of experience. Responsibilities include pre-registering patients, scheduling, verifying insurance, and supporting