Medical Assistant

Seale Harris Clinic; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Seale Harris Clinic, a large privately owned primary care practice located on St. Vincent's campus in Birmingham, seeks a Medical Assistant.

You will work closely with physicians to maintain high-quality patient care and handle vital signs, EMR entries, and clinical procedures. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent; CCMA certification is preferred but not required, and CCMA or clinical experience is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CCMA certification preferred but not required.
• CCMA certification or experience in the medical field is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital sign measurements using manual and automatic devices.
• Record patient complaints, history, and medication list into the EMR.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations regarding PHI.
• Administer injections as directed by the physician.
• Perform EKGs and diabetic retinal exams.
• Sterilize equipment and exam rooms.
• Relay results and instructions from the physician to patients, documenting in the medical record.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

HIPAA compliance

Injections

EKG

Sterilization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CCMA certification

Job description

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. No weekends or major holidays. No part time positions, must have full time availability.

*Due to the nature of this position, some overtime may occur on occasion, but will not be excessive.

Job Summary

We are a large, privately owned, primary care practice located on the campus of St. Vincent's in Birmingham. Our medical assistants work hand in hand with our physicians to maintain the best care possible for our patients.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. CCMA certification is preferred, but not required.

Either CCMA certification or experience in the medical field is required.

Job Duties Include

• Obtaining vital sign measurements using manual and automatic devices.


• Recording patient complaints, history, and active medication list into the EMR.


• Adhering to HIPAA regulations regarding protected health information (PHI)


• Administering injections as directed by the physician.


• Performing EKGs and diabetic retinal exams.


• Sterilizing equipment and exam rooms.


• Relaying results and instructions from the physician to a patient, as well as documenting those messages in the patient’s medical record.