Compassionate Medical Assistant: EMR & Exams Support

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation; Fairfield (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation in Fairfield, AL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care. The role involves triage, vital signs, EMR documentation, and assisting with exams and procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

Travel may be required occasionally. The organization emphasizes patient-centered care across primary and behavioral health services in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, and Chilton counties.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of CMCF Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred but not required.
• Experience in a medical office desired.
• Excellent customer service and phone communication skills.
• Basic experience with computers.
• Ability to manage time, multitask, and handle high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and take vital signs.
• Document patient care in EMR.
• Complete patient paperwork including prior authorizations, home health paperwork, medical supply paperwork, etc.
• Assist provider with: Performing exams, invasive procedures and minor surgeries; Ordering standard laboratory tests for chronic disease visits; Completing quality management in EMR; Reconciling medications and allergies for each patient at each clinical encounter; E-prescribing medications after provider changes.
• Schedule consultation appointments or imaging for patients.
• Prepare patients for examination or procedures.
• Set up for procedures.
• Respond to patient messages, schedule appointments and procedures.
• Clean and stock rooms, and update inventory records.
• Administer medications and vaccines upon competency assessment.
• Perform patient tests and screenings, including x-rays, upon competency assessment.
• Perform waived laboratory testing as ordered by physician upon competency assessment.
• Remove sutures or staples from superficial wounds, as well as casts, splints, and other external devices.
• Work through assigned tasks in EMR.
• Communicate with other physician offices, patients, and other ancillary health care offices like pharmacies at the direction of the providers.
• Additional Responsibilities for LPNs with active license: Start IVs, upon competency assessment.

Skills

Customer service

Phone communication

Time management

Multitasking

Stress management

Education

CMC Medical Assistant Training Program

Job description

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation in Fairfield, AL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care. The role involves triage, vital signs, EMR documentation, and assisting with exams and procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

Travel may be required occasionally. The organization emphasizes patient-centered care across primary and behavioral health services in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, and Chilton counties.